American Buffalo

"American Buffalo" is a play by David Mamet that explores themes of friendship, greed, and deception. It centers on three small-time underachievers—Buffalo, a passionate but impulsive shop owner; Teach, a cynical friend; and Don, a timid partner—who plan to steal a valuable coin collection. The play delves into their flawed characters and the tensions that arise as their scheme unfolds, highlighting issues of trust, ambition, and moral ambiguity. Set in a rundown Chicago neighborhood, it offers a gritty, intense look at human flaws and the complexity of relationships.