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This season has provided us with a more-than-40-year survey of the work of John Patrick Shanley.

David Zayas and Cecily Strong in ‘Brooklyn Laundry.'

But the characters are so recognizably Shanley to the point where theyre tropes, not people.

The money from that helped him build his little laundry empire.

Soon, the set turns again to get us to Susies apartment for more melodrama.

The play operates on only a 75-minute spin cycle.

Though as with most of my experiences with washing machines, it feels like it takes longer.

Brooklyn Laundryis at New York City Center through April 14.

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