The Zoo Story

"The Zoo Story" is a one-act play by Edward Albee, exploring themes of loneliness, social barriers, and human connection. It centers on a chance encounter between Jerry, a lonely, rebellious man, and Peter, a reserved book publisher, in Central Park’s zoo. Through their conversation, Jerry challenges Peter’s comfort zone and superficial social manners, revealing deeper feelings of emptiness and longing for genuine connection. The play highlights how moments of honesty and vulnerability can bridge disparate lives, ultimately leading to intense and tragic consequences that underscore the complexities of human interaction.