Burn This Book

by Andrew Donnelly-Yunga

Charlie and Mary Murphy, the children of late author Conrad Murphy, have discovered a final unpublished novel in their father's office. The contents of the book reveal a dark family secret, and the siblings argue about whether or not to publish it.

Charlie and Mary Murphy, the children of late author Conrad Murphy, have discovered a final unpublished novel in their father's office. The contents of the book reveal a dark family secret, and the siblings argue about whether or not to publish it.

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Burn This Book

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  • Colin Nacion: Burn This Book by Andrew Donnelly-Yunga
    “

    A very compelling story that creates a conversation between both legacy and controversy all wrapped up inside the classic moral-dilemma arc. The story explores several relationship dynamics, including parent to children, private to public life, and brother to sister, the latter of which enables a question of interesting concept: how far can the voice of reason go when it's not the voice in power?

    A very compelling story that creates a conversation between both legacy and controversy all wrapped up inside the classic moral-dilemma arc. The story explores several relationship dynamics, including parent to children, private to public life, and brother to sister, the latter of which enables a question of interesting concept: how far can the voice of reason go when it's not the voice in power?

    ”
  • G. Tristan Berlet: Burn This Book by Andrew Donnelly-Yunga
    “

    A meaningful short play about the significance of truth, and whether or not to let certain things be taken to the grave. The dynamics of the family it surrounds shine through, even though we only meet two of them, and I can vividly imagine the son cradling the bottle of scotch while giving the final monologue.

    A meaningful short play about the significance of truth, and whether or not to let certain things be taken to the grave. The dynamics of the family it surrounds shine through, even though we only meet two of them, and I can vividly imagine the son cradling the bottle of scotch while giving the final monologue.

    ”
  • Paul Donnelly: Burn This Book by Andrew Donnelly-Yunga
    “

    Burn This Book is a taut and compelling exploration of the meaning and responsibility of legacy. What does an author owe to his family? What does he owe to the truth? And what does his family owe to him and his work after he is gone?

    Burn This Book is a taut and compelling exploration of the meaning and responsibility of legacy. What does an author owe to his family? What does he owe to the truth? And what does his family owe to him and his work after he is gone?

    ”

Character Information

  • Charlie Murphy
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Mary Murphy
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman

Development History

  • Reading, Ithaca College , 2022