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After a dry spell, a new play about love, scarce resources

Joyce Van Dyke's new play, ''The Oil Thief,'' is opening at Boston Playwrights' Theatre. Joyce Van Dyke's new play, ''The Oil Thief,'' is opening at Boston Playwrights' Theatre. (John Bohn/Globe Staff)
By Megan Tench
Globe Staff / November 7, 2008

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Seven years after the local success of "A Girl's War," playwright Joyce Van Dyke has emerged with her new drama "The Oil Thief," exploring the geological rift between lovers amid an unexpected crisis, now in previews at the Boston Playwrights' Theatre. She recently spoke about her work. (Full article: 726 words)

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