Playwright Sharr White sets the tone for the world of Annapurna through his expository stage direction: "It is equally important that the sausage patties, with earnest advance apologies to vegetarians, be actually frying at the top of the play."

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This intimate, kitchen-sink realism featured a set as real as they come. Four practical light sources, a working mini fridge, table fan, two running faucets, and a remote-controlled hotplate were built into the design and used at the actors' whim.