One Last Look
title: "One Last Look" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["1967-plays", "plays-by-steve-carter-(playwright)", "african-american-plays"] topic_path: "geography/united-states" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Last_Look" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | One Last Look |
| writer | Steve Carter |
| setting | 1960s; Funeral parlor in Harlem, New York |
| premiere | November 13, 1967 |
| place | Old Reliable Theatre Tavern |
| New York City | |
| orig_lang | English |
| genre | Surreal Comedy |
| subject | Family members reflect on the death of a patriarch. |
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| name = One Last Look | image = | image_size = | writer = Steve Carter | setting = 1960s; Funeral parlor in Harlem, New York | premiere = November 13, 1967 | place = Old Reliable Theatre Tavern New York City | orig_lang = English | genre = Surreal Comedy | subject = Family members reflect on the death of a patriarch. | series =
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, 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.
References
References
- Carter, Steve. (1986). "Plays by Steve Carter". Broadway Play Publishing, Inc..
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