Books for People with Print Disabilities. Lesley has also written, produced and directed her own inde film and staged reading, and is currently writing a series of picture books for children. 2 Reviews. The Film Bulletin gave the film a good review, if they did find it uneven, calling it a 'rather absorbing drama, with goodly shares of humor, warmth, and tragedy'. Mavis confesses that she has been in love with Rubin for years, but that Rubin has always been faithful to Cora. The Dark at the Top of the Stairs by William Inge SAMMY: I always worry that maybe people aren't going to like me, when I go to a party. Plot [ edit] Isn't that crazy? You know who's had a baby lately? Create your own unique website with customizable templates. He finally storms out of the . I promise. The couple's younger son Sonny is being bullied at school. However, with the advent of the automobile, his job is becoming more and more difficult. Equity/professional customers should contact the Licensing department directly at [emailprotected] to inquire about a title's availability. His wife, Cora, argues with him about all the traditional things; their first act fight and third act reconciliation frame the play. THE DARK AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS. One tragic event leaves everyone rethinking what is truly important in life, and is the turning point to major character transitions in the play. "Symbol of the Revolution" - Comedy monologue for female (1-2 minutes) adapted from the play "The Hysterical History of the American Revolution" "Teachers Eat Their Young" - Monologue about bullying - Male or Female from the play script "Bullied, Bungled and Botched" (PDF) ISBN-13: 978-1518661082 Matt Yeager gives a deeply moving performance as the golden-hearted, ill-fated Sammy, while Paul Iacono is hilarious as the mumbling Punky. Shelli Pentimalli Bookler (as Cora Flood) and Larry Krevitz (as Rubin Flood). July 19, 1960. See also. "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs," the last major play by William Inge, turns 50 this year.