Never one to follow trodden paths or run to expected results, Mr. McDonough creates fresh characters, fresh language, and fresh situations to produce fresh comedy in FAUGH.

FAUGH tells the story of a run-down old dormitory at Watkins College. Georgia Killian Watkins, granddaughter of the founder of the college, thinks the house is a blight on the campus which bears her family name, and she is determined to get rid of it. But Miss Charlotte, the housemother, and her covey of residents, are just as determined to keep the comfortable old hovel as it is—even if they have to act like human beings for a change.

The setting is the Fine Arts Under-Graduate Housing (F.A.U.G.H.—pronounced "fawg"). The residents are a mismatched melange of youths and former youths even dizzier than the crowd in McDonough's uproariously popular Roomers. Roomers and FAUGH are delightful on the same bill. There is Nikky, who has been a student for nine years and still no senior ring; Miss Charlotte, the housemother (a ding); Simon, a music major composing an opera for sandcrabs; Herbert, who believes his computer has fallen in love with him; Minsey, probably a human being, but not always. And others who provide a romp through laughland.

First-rate entertainment for adult and young adult theatres in the distinctive, recognizable style that has made McDonough one of America's favorite authors of short and mid-length plays.

The long one-act in 2 scenes can be reduced by omitting episodes. Set in a dorm parlor; present time; modern clothes.

Another McDonough comedy: B.A.T.S.