Production History
The play was first produced at the Ohio State University, opening on April 21, 1969 and directed by Dr. Roy Bowen. It received its professional debut at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. on October 23, 1970. The play gained widespread popularity when it was written, with over 75 productions in its first year. It was the fourth most frequently-produced full-length play in the a survey of college productions in the 1970-1971 season, with 243 performances in 36 productions. It retained its prominence in the following season, ranking fifth in the same survey, with 158 performances in 27 productions.
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