| The Speed of Darkness | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Steve Tesich |
| Characters | Joe Lou (Joe's friend) Anne (Joe's wife) Mary (Joe's daughter) Eddie (Mary's friend) |
| Date premiered | April 24, 1989 |
| Place premiered | Goodman Theatre, Chicago |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Vietnam veterans |
| Genre | Drama |
| Setting | South Dakota |
The Speed of Darkness is a 1989 play written by Steve Tesich. The play is about two Vietnam War veterans who meet again after eighteen years.[1] One man, Joe. is a success, while the other, Lou, is a failure. A long hidden secret threatens to destroy both men. [2]
The play opened in Chicago at the Goodman Theatre in 1989 and debuted on Broadway in 1991 at the Belasco Theatre. The 1991 production received two Tony Award nominations for best actor and actress in a play,