Hooters

by Ted Tally

Near perfect condition

Genres: Plays, Theatre, Drama

78 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1978

Reviews

[Steve · Rating 2 out of 5]

Such an interesting play. Horribly outdated and not funny - two 19 year olds go to Cape Cod to score and see 'a perfect 10.' Besides the choice vocabulary, there is just general misogynistic talk between the two guys. Which is certainly a turn off but at the same time, it is still relevant to real life obviously. But do audiences want to hear two guys be unlikeable as true as it may be?

The play actually is interesting in the 2nd act where the more 'sensitive' of the two guys scores with the perfect 10 (a 25 year old who has a boyfriend sorta kinda) while the more hotshot aggressive one is left with the 'bitchy' friend. The sensitive 19 year old declares how he is in love and the other two connect but then the whole show just abruptly ends.

There's some good stuff here regarding relationships and views on sex but as a comedy? Nah. It needs a major overhaul for the present.

[Ellison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two nineteen -year-old horn dogs go to cape cod and discover two slightly more experienced 'women' (23 and 25). The guys put on a front in an effort to get... to know the 'women' better. Features drawing of stage and list of materials needed for production. Swearing.

[Edward Bromberg · Rating 2 out of 5]

A not very edgy comedy, quite shallow in my opinion. I wouldn’t bother staging it.

[sophia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this during my 4h wait at AEA and it both mildly entertained me and reminded me how both stupid yet sweet boys can be

[Ram Gill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh, it’s a little outdated in my opinion. There’s a few funny moments, but kinda cheesy and over the top.

[Mike Sause · Rating 3 out of 5]

Def a bit dated but cute

[Kennedy Spitzer · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5. It was funny and had some good one liners. But that’s about all I can say.

[Sea Urchin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this play. It was hilarious, and the characters are ones you can absolutely relate to, especially if you belong to the younger generation. Its got 2 guys of 19 year old each, and a 22 and a 25 year old girls. The guys try to pick up these girls, and in the event, it turns out to be the opposite of what you expect to happen, with lots of humor!

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A well-written play with four likably unlikable characters. I would have given it four stars if it weren't for the horribly unsatisfying and abrupt ending.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was funny and smart. I was laughing out loud reading that play.

[Jaden Urso · Rating 1 out of 5]

…. yikes. scene with rhonda and ricky on the beach is great tho, gonna bring this to school. playwrights horizons plays are such a hit or miss goddamn.