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I liked this very much. I had seen it twice before reading it. It is far more moving when seen in performance. Upon reading, it just seemed flat and banal. However, the performance we saw at DC’s Arena Stage many years ago was extraordinary, just so moving, I left the theater weeping. The utter simplicity of that production, gave such insight into how our daily lives, seemingly unremarkable, are yet full of splendor if we can take the time to appreciate it. But who can? We are so assaulted by me
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This is a classic of small-farmtown American representation. It might be boring to some, but that only proves its accuracy.
That said, I hereby admit freely and without question of conscience that the star rating on this review is undeniably biased. I admit this so that I can tell you that I used to play George. I am also admitting this to draw attention to the fact that no other written review of mine is therefore biased.
That said, I hereby admit freely and without question of conscience that the star rating on this review is undeniably biased. I admit this so that I can tell you that I used to play George. I am also admitting this to draw attention to the fact that no other written review of mine is therefore biased.
Sentimental me loved it in high school. It made me seriously think about death for the first time.
Jul 25, 2012
AmandaLil
marked it as to-read
