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Rich Relations

Rich Relations is a 1986 play by American playwright David Henry Hwang. Hwang's first play with all non-Asian characters, it depicts the rich WASP Orr family and the damage within from parent to child, with many religious overtones. The play premiered at the McGinn-Cazale Theatre on April 21, 1986 Off-Broadway as part of the Second Stage Theatre. It was directed by Harry Kondoleon, with Phoebe Cates and Keith Szarabajka.

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Rich Relations
Original languageEnglish
Written byDavid Henry Hwang
CharactersHinson
Keith
Jill
Barbara
Marilyn
SubjectFamily; Religion
GenreDrama
SettingLos Angeles; mid-eighties
Premiere
DateApril 21, 1986
PlaceSecond Stage Theatre
New York City, New York

Rich Relations is a 1986 play by American playwright David Henry Hwang.1 Hwang's first play with all non-Asian characters, it depicts the rich WASP Orr family and the damage within from parent to child, with many religious overtones. The play premiered at the McGinn-Cazale Theatre on April 21, 1986 Off-Broadway as part of the Second Stage Theatre. It was directed by Harry Kondoleon, with Phoebe Cates and Keith Szarabajka.

It is currently published by Playscripts, Inc.2

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