description Between Riverside and Crazy Overview
Between Riverside and Crazy is a play by American dramatist Stephen Adly Guirgis that premiered in 2014. Set largely in a rent-controlled apartment on Riverside Drive in Manhattan, it centers on Walter "Pops" Washington, a retired Black police officer pursuing a discrimination and misconduct claim after being shot by another officer. The dark comedy examines family, housing, addiction, policing, and institutional pressure, and received the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
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Who wrote the play "Between Riverside and Crazy"?
The play was written by American dramatist Stephen Adly Guirgis. It premiered in 2014 and later went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
What is the play "Between Riverside and Crazy" about?
The story centers on Walter "Pops" Washington, a retired Black police officer pursuing a discrimination lawsuit. Set largely in his massive rent-controlled apartment on Riverside Drive in Manhattan, it deals with family conflicts and systemic struggles.
Did "Between Riverside and Crazy" win a Pulitzer Prize?
Yes, Stephen Adly Guirgis won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for this work. The play was highly praised for its sharp dialogue and deeply flawed, realistic characters.
Where does "Between Riverside and Crazy" take place?
The story is set largely inside a sprawling, rent-controlled apartment on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. This highly desirable apartment becomes the main battleground for the family's emotional disputes.
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