Civilizing Lusby

by John Morogiello

A tragedy with jokes set in Maryland shortly after the Civil War. Two businessmen try to force a waterman off his land to make a killing on a railroad venture. But the waterman plans to make a killing of his own.

A tragedy with jokes set in Maryland shortly after the Civil War. Two businessmen try to force a waterman off his land to make a killing on a railroad venture. But the waterman plans to make a killing of his own.

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Civilizing Lusby

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  • Alli Hartley-Kong: Civilizing Lusby by John Morogiello
    “

    I had the pleasure of seeing this play at Best Medicine Rep and look forward to reading more of Mr. Morogiello's work. The play had such gripping dialogue, a bold and rich female protagonist, and stakes that just kept getting higher. I was at the edge of my seat but also laughing uproariously. I look forward to seeing more of this playwright's work onstage.

    I had the pleasure of seeing this play at Best Medicine Rep and look forward to reading more of Mr. Morogiello's work. The play had such gripping dialogue, a bold and rich female protagonist, and stakes that just kept getting higher. I was at the edge of my seat but also laughing uproariously. I look forward to seeing more of this playwright's work onstage.

    ”
  • Tiffany Antone: Civilizing Lusby by John Morogiello
    “

    Heard this play at the Great Plains Conference last year - blisteringly sharp dialogue, bold characters, and a gripping story that made me laugh, hold my breath, and lean forward in anticipation of the carnage!

    Heard this play at the Great Plains Conference last year - blisteringly sharp dialogue, bold characters, and a gripping story that made me laugh, hold my breath, and lean forward in anticipation of the carnage!

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Best Medicine Rep Theater Company, 2022
  • Reading, Columbia Festival of the Arts, 2015
  • Reading, Great Plains Theatre Conference, 2014
  • Reading, Kennedy Center Page to Stage Festival (Guillotine Theatre), 2013
  • Reading, Abingdon Theatre Company, 2013
  • Reading, Dramatists Guild Baltimore Footlights Reading Series, 2013

Awards

  • Holland New Voices Playwright Award
    Great Plains Theatre Conference
    Winner
    2014