Download or read book The Sandbox ; the Death of Bessie Smith ; with Fam and Yam written by Edward Albee and published by . This book was released on 19?? with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In THE SANDBOX an old woman prepares to die, while daughter, son-in-law and the Angel of Death keep watch. THE DEATH OF BESSIE SMITH is a powerful drama that bares the ugle and shameful circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a great Negro blues singer. FAM AND YAM (an imaginary interview) is a one scene interview between a famous American playwright and a young American playwright.