One Last Look (play)

One Last Look
Written by	Steve Carter
Date premiered	November 13, 1967
Place premiered	Old Reliable Theatre Tavern New York City
Original language	English
Subject	Family members reflect on the death of a patriarch.
Genre	Surreal Comedy
Setting	1960s; Funeral parlor in Harlem, New York

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

Opened: November 13, 1967 at the Old Reliable Theatre Tavern in New York City.

Introduces the character of Eustace Baylor, who later appears in Carter's award-winning play, Eden. 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.

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