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Texas Homos
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Feb 2, 2005
Closed Mar 12, 2005
Running Time:
2hr. 0min.
(includes 1 intermission)
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

In the hilarious aftermath of a police sting operation in a public restroom, three upstanding citizens face the music as the local paper announces their arrests. A physician, a Methodist minister and a twenty-something wannabe-superstar wrestle with the truth as their lawyer prepares them for their pending argument. Jan Buttram's play is directed by Tony Award-winner Melvin Bernhardt.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:



Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex
312 W 36th St
New York, NY 10018


WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

It's not a good sign when you can't tell if the dialogue in a play is meant to be funny or if it's simply bad writing that you can't help but laugh at. Such was my experience with Jan Buttram's Texas Homos, a flawed piece that nevertheless raises some provocative issues in regard to sexual identity and class privilege.

Set in a small Texas town, the play centers on three men who were caught in a police sting operation at a public toilet. Cecil (Reed Birney) is a prominent doctor, while Jim Bob (Richard Bekins) is a Methodist minister. Both are married with children, and their indictment on charges of sexual misconduct could ruin their lives. The third man snared in the sting, 25 year-old De[...]


Reviewed by Dan Bacalzo on Feb 3, 2005

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