Putz
(2 m; one set)
Michael B. Druxman's Woody Allen/Neil Simon-like
comedy explores the vicissitudes of the father & son
relationship.
Alan Nathan is a twice-divorced Jewish
screenwriter who can't understand why his beloved son,
Marty, is suddenly causing him problems. Not only has the
high school senior begun criticizing Alan's self-indulgent
lifestyle, but he's now decided to quit school and go on the
road as a rock musician. "If only he had lived with me all
these years," Alan bemoans, "instead of his mother, my son's
head wouldn't be so screwed up."
Tragedy strikes. Alan gets his wish. The boy
moves in, and it's a disaster. He now has to "deal" with his
son on a day-to-day basis...and Alan's psyche is not
equipped for that... especially after Marty suddenly
announces that he's become a "Jew for Jesus".
A funny, uniquely staged, piece with a universal
theme.
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