Comments on: Got the Plains http://www.fromtheledge.com/theater/got-the-plains Musings on art, theater, film and culture--without a safety net Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:41:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: francis http://www.fromtheledge.com/theater/got-the-plains/comment-page-1#comment-105 francis Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:39:24 +0000 http://www.fromtheledge.com/theater/got-the-plains#comment-105 Hi Esther, thanks for your comment. I am glad you came across my very modest personal blog. I read your November post on "August" and I agree with all of your points, especially about how audiences come away from this play like the audience of "Death of a Salesman" did in the 50s- that they just witnessed an important, timeless classic of the American stage. With "August"'s healthy boxoffice (it just got extended again to March 9), it just proves that sophisticated, intelligent theatergoers are not to be underestimated. Ps- Hope you can come to Chicago, a great theater town. We have 200+ theater groups and many of them are doing astounding, superb work that New York isn't lucky enough to see. Hi Esther, thanks for your comment. I am glad you came across my very modest personal blog. I read your November post on “August” and I agree with all of your points, especially about how audiences come away from this play like the audience of “Death of a Salesman” did in the 50s- that they just witnessed an important, timeless classic of the American stage. With “August”’s healthy boxoffice (it just got extended again to March 9), it just proves that sophisticated, intelligent theatergoers are not to be underestimated.

Ps- Hope you can come to Chicago, a great theater town. We have 200+ theater groups and many of them are doing astounding, superb work that New York isn’t lucky enough to see.

]]> By: Esther http://www.fromtheledge.com/theater/got-the-plains/comment-page-1#comment-102 Esther Thu, 17 Jan 2008 04:57:09 +0000 http://www.fromtheledge.com/theater/got-the-plains#comment-102 Great review! It's really interesting to read how "August" on Broadway differs from Chicago. I saw the play in New York in November, and thought it was just amazing. I've never been to Chicago, never seen a Steppenwolf production before, and I was overwhelmed by the incredibly talented cast. It made me realize how much great theater there is all over this country. For me, what really resonated was the interaction between Violet and her daughters, especially Amy Morton. The play says a lot about the lives of women and the pressures we face dealing with our elderly parents. It really resonated with me. Letts' dialogue is so witty and sharp and emotional. And wow, Deanna Dunagan, from the first moment when she kind of stumbles down the stairs, is mesmerizing. Plus, the banter between Rondi Reed and Francis Guinan was great. I could go on and on. I'm so glad I saw this play. Great review! It’s really interesting to read how “August” on Broadway differs from Chicago. I saw the play in New York in November, and thought it was just amazing. I’ve never been to Chicago, never seen a Steppenwolf production before, and I was overwhelmed by the incredibly talented cast. It made me realize how much great theater there is all over this country. For me, what really resonated was the interaction between Violet and her daughters, especially Amy Morton. The play says a lot about the lives of women and the pressures we face dealing with our elderly parents. It really resonated with me. Letts’ dialogue is so witty and sharp and emotional. And wow, Deanna Dunagan, from the first moment when she kind of stumbles down the stairs, is mesmerizing. Plus, the banter between Rondi Reed and Francis Guinan was great. I could go on and on. I’m so glad I saw this play.

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