On the Verge (play)

Poster of a 2015 production of On the Verge by the Hedgerow Theatre Company
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On the Verge; or, The Geography of Yearning is a play written by Eric Overmyer.[1] It premiered on 1985 at Baltimore's Center Stage.[2] The original cast consisted of Libby Boone, Susan Barnes, Paddi Edwards, and James McDonnell.[3] The script makes extensive use of esoteric language and pop culture references from the late nineteenth century to 1955. The cast consist of three lady explorers and eight diverse beings they encounter on their travels, which include different times as well as different locations. The aforementioned eight beings are intended to be played by a single actor. The play is published by Broadway Play Publishing Inc., and continues to be performed.

  1. ^ Gussow, Mel (14 May 1986). "Theater: Overmyer's 'On the Verge'". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Gussow, Mel (10 February 1985). "Theater: 'On the Verge,' A Comedy, in Baltimore". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Sullivan, Dan (December 10, 1985). "Stage Review : 'On The Verge': A Trek Through The Future". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 21, 2017.