In Masks Outrageous and Austere

In Masks Outrageous and Austere is the final full-length play of Tennessee Williams, written perhaps as early as 1970, but chiefly between 1978 and the fall of 1982. The play’s literary roots for characters and situations can be found in Williams’ 1945 short story "Tent Worms". The play title is taken from a line in Elinor Wylie's poem "Let No Charitable Hope."

In Masks Outrageous and Austere
Poster by Noah Scalin for 2012 production with Shirley Knight
Written byTennessee Williams
Characters
  • Babe Foxworth
  • Billy Foxworth
  • Jerry
  • Matron
  • Playboy
  • Mac
Date premieredApril 2012
Place premieredCulture Project
New York City, New York
Original languageEnglish
SubjectCorporate greed, death
GenreDrama, Humor
SettingUndisclosed remote neighborhood

The play follows what Williams described as a "nightmarish", “extremely funny,” and “bizarre as hell” story involving the kidnapping of the rich southerner Babe Foxworth by a nefarious corporation.

The play finally received its world premiere in New York City in April 2012, directed by David Schweizer and starring Shirley Knight as Babe.

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