Books like What I Meant Was by Craig Lucas
Craig Lucas’s playbook is assembled in this powerful collection, showcasing his distinctive voice in American drama. The volume opens with the full‑length plays *God’s Heart* and *The Dying Gaul*, known for their bold examination of morality and identity. Surrounding those two are nine one‑act pieces—*What I Meant Was*, *Unmemorable*, *Throwing Your Voice*, *Grief*, *The Boom Box*, *Bad Dream*, *If Columbus Does Not Figure in Your Travel Plans*, *Boyfriend Riff*, and *Credo*—each offering an intimate look at contemporary life and LGBTQ experience. Together, the works illustrate Lucas’s breadth as a playwright and his willingness to confront uncomfortable truths from a place of moral conviction.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Craig Lucas
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