The Tourists

by Michael Yates Crowley

THE TOURISTS is about a group of American tourists who get trapped on an island in the Mediterranean after a ferry strike. Their dream vacation begins to unravel as they’re forced to stay in a hostel, scavenge for food, and endure each other’s company. During the long first night, too much wine is had, various ill-advised seductions are attempted, and a local dog begins telling stories. Meanwhile, in the...

THE TOURISTS is about a group of American tourists who get trapped on an island in the Mediterranean after a ferry strike. Their dream vacation begins to unravel as they’re forced to stay in a hostel, scavenge for food, and endure each other’s company. During the long first night, too much wine is had, various ill-advised seductions are attempted, and a local dog begins telling stories. Meanwhile, in the background, increasingly violent austerity protests threaten to set the island on fire, which the Americans mistake for a wedding party.

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  • Cheryl Bear: The Tourists by Michael Yates Crowley
    “

    Europe is never is all it's cracked up to be. Those funny Americans who come with a built up image in their heads. A hilarious adventure as chaos hits the fan and shenanigans ensue. Incredibly fun and entertaining!

    Europe is never is all it's cracked up to be. Those funny Americans who come with a built up image in their heads. A hilarious adventure as chaos hits the fan and shenanigans ensue. Incredibly fun and entertaining!

    ”
  • Shaun Leisher: The Tourists by Michael Yates Crowley
    “

    It seems like American romanticization of Europe is as old as the nation's founding. Europe is that magical place where all are problems can disappear if we just run to it. Using the financial crisis in Greece as its backdrop, this play dives into what happens when a foreign vacation doesn't solve anything and how usually you just have to face our struggles head on. With amazingly complex roles (especially for women) and some magical realism this is a thoroughly enjoyable play that will stay with you.

    It seems like American romanticization of Europe is as old as the nation's founding. Europe is that magical place where all are problems can disappear if we just run to it. Using the financial crisis in Greece as its backdrop, this play dives into what happens when a foreign vacation doesn't solve anything and how usually you just have to face our struggles head on. With amazingly complex roles (especially for women) and some magical realism this is a thoroughly enjoyable play that will stay with you.

    ”
  • National New Play Network: The Tourists by Michael Yates Crowley
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    This play was developed at The National New Play Network MFA Playwrights Workshop. This program, conducted annually in conjunction with The Kennedy Center and the National Center for New Plays, provides a graduate–level student playwright with an NNPN-affiliated director and dramaturg, a professional cast for a week of script development, and an introduction to the Network, its Membership, and programs.

    This play was developed at The National New Play Network MFA Playwrights Workshop. This program, conducted annually in conjunction with The Kennedy Center and the National Center for New Plays, provides a graduate–level student playwright with an NNPN-affiliated director and dramaturg, a professional cast for a week of script development, and an introduction to the Network, its Membership, and programs.

    ”