: Staging is considered difficult due to the rapid shifts between whimsical humor and "abject violence". The New York Times Where to Find the Text
Nicky Silver's 1993 play Pterodactyls is a dark, absurdist comedy that uses the metaphor of extinction to explore the disintegration of a wealthy, dysfunctional American family. Reviews typically highlight its "mordant glee" and the sharp, fast-paced dialogue that borders on surrealism. The Sheila Variations Plot & Themes
