The Transparency of Val - Acting Edition

by Stephen Belber

Val is born. Within minutes, he learns part of the entire history of the world. By then, having finished college, he is faced with the task of actually living. It's not quite the coconut he was taught, what with all the twisted Buddhists, sexually-amorphous mates and frighteningly friendly Nazis. But Val's a survivor, and like most good people, he'll endure. Unless he goes insane.

72 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Stephen Belber is an American playwright, screenwriter and film director.

Reviews

[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absurd, hyperactive, philosophical romp with heady ideas that somehow remains emotionally grounded when seen through the naïve eyes of its protagonist, Val. A beautiful, desperate coming-of-age story that spans years with the flick of a wrist.

Morality, gender, geopolitics, and love.