The House of Yes | |
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Written by | Wendy MacLeod |
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Date premiered | 1990 |
Place premiered | The Magic Theater, San Francisco |
Original language | English |
Genre | Black comedy[1] |
Setting | A mansion in McLean, Virginia on Thanksgiving |
The House of Yes: A Suburban Jacobean Play is a play by Wendy MacLeod. The play premiered in San Francisco in 1990, and had its Off-Broadway debut in 1995; a feature film adaptation was released in 1997. The black comedy play follows the Pascals, a wealthy family in McLean, Virginia, and the conflict that ensues after oldest son Marty surprises the family with news that he is engaged.