George a disillusioned academic and Martha his caustic wife have just comehome from a faculty party. When a handsome young professor and his mousy wifestop by f... » 

George a disillusioned academic and Martha his caustic wife have just comehome from a faculty party. When a handsome young professor and his mousy wifestop by for a nightcap an innocent night of fun and games quickly turns darkand dangerous. Longburied resentment and rage are unleashed as George andMartha turn their rapiersharp wits against each other using their guests aspawns in their verbal sparring. By nights end the secrets of both couples areuncovered and the lies they cling to are exposed. Considered by many to beAlbees masterpiece Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a brilliantlyoriginal work of art an excoriating theatrical experience surging withshocks of recognition and dramatic fire Newsweek. «