The Fever 1990

Opened: November 17, 1990
Closing: December 01, 1990

The Fever - 1990 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

The nameless narrator of this blistering monologue lies ill and alone in a dreary hotel room in a poverty-stricken country. A political execution is about to take place beneath his window. Far from the glib comforts of his own life, he struggles with memories and his own conscience, which are challenged by the misery and poverty he sees. With compassion, eloquence, and ruthless self-scrutiny, the playwright discovers that having good intentions toward the dispossessed is not enough. As the narrator reminisces and agonizes over his own responsibility for the downtrodden, he reaches the inevitable conclusion that the politically correct are guilty themselves unless they take action. At the play’s conclusion, the narrator has succeeded in defining his own guilt but is uncertain whether or not he has the personal courage to join in the struggle. Aghast at his own weakness, he longs for forgiveness and the strength to earn it.

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The Fever FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Fever have there been?
The Fever has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1990 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2007.
What awards has The Fever been nominated for?
The Fever has been nominated for the Best New American Play award at the Obie Awards for Wallace Shawn.
What awards has The Fever won?
The Fever has won the Obie Award for Best New American Play for Wallace Shawn.

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