Balm in gilead acting edition by lanford wilson author visit amazons lanford wilson page find all the books read about the author and more see search results for this author are you an author learn about author central lanford wilson author 48 out of 5 stars 8 ratings. Balm in gilead acting edition by lanford wilson format paperback change price 1264 free shipping write a review add to cart add to wish list top positive review see all 6 positive reviews debra e 50 out of 5 stars fun to see it again october 16 2016 that was the first thing i did in that story at the steppenwolfs . Balm in gilead by lanford wilson and a great selection of related books art and collectibles available now at abebookscom 9780822216278 balm in gilead acting edition by lanford wilson abebooks. Dramatic structure wilsons first full length play balm in gilead centers on a cafe frequented by heroin addicts prostitutes and thieves it features many unconventional theatrical devices such as overlapping dialogue simultaneous scenes and unsympathetic lead characters the plot draws a parallel between the amoral and criminal activity . The next lanford wilson play on my shelf is his first full length a play that in its original off off off off broadway production caused a sensation in 1965 is balm in gilead acting edition it was one of the landmark productions of that era which shook up the entire theatre community