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''One Last Look'' is a 1967 play by American playwright Steve Carter. During a funeral service, mourners reflect on their relationship with the deceased.


Original production

*Directed by Arthur French *Produced by Norman "Speedy" Hartmann and Tony Preston Opened: November 13, 1967 at the Old Reliable Theatre Tavern in New York City.


Cast

* A. D. Cannon - Eustace Baylor * Louise Mike - Soprano * Mari Foreman - Cora Lee * Gracie Carroll - Adelaide * Ensley - Funeral Director * Bette Howard - Reva Butler * Pawnee Sills - Donna Butler * Carl Gordon - Charlie Butler * Barbara Clarke - Annette Butler * Denise Nicholas - April Baylor * David Downing - Stace Baylor * Jack Landron - The Attendant


Notes

Introduces the character of Eustace Baylor, who later appears in Carter's award-winning play, ''
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''. The nonspeaking role of the attendant was added by the director, Arthur French. Carter credits French for "putting meaning to the play" and putting him "on the map" as a playwright.


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:One Last Look (play) 1967 plays Plays by Steve Carter (playwright) African-American plays