The Journals of Mihail Sebastian

Author(s): David Auburn
In the decadent, politically explosive Bucharest of the 1930s and 40s, a young writer struggles to maintain his career, his integrity and his Jewish identity, even as his closest friends ally themselves with Fascism. This one-man play spans eight tumultuous years and opens a personal window on the Romanian Holocaust and the Second World War.
Format: One-person full-length show
Cast Size:1M
Notes:

Adapted for the stage by David Auburn

Snapshot

Original or Prominent Production:
Keen Company, NYC, 2004
Original Source Material: Based on the controversial journals of Mihail Sebastian.
Nationality of Author: U.S.
Original Language: English
Publisher:

Dramatists Play Service, NY, 2004

Production Rights Holder:

Dramatists Play Service

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