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August: Osage County
August: Osage County
August: Osage County
Audiobook2 hours

August: Osage County

Written by Tracy Letts

Narrated by Deanna Dunagan, Rondi Reed, David Warshofsky and

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

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About this audiobook

Winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Play, Tracy Letts' darkly comic epic offers a painfully funny look at a family struggling in the desolate heart of America.

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, featuring members of the original Steppenwolf Theatre and Broadway productions: Tara Lynne Barr, Shannon Cochran, Deanna Dunagan (Tony Award®, Best Leading Actress), Kimberly Guerrero, Francis Guinan, Scott Jaeck, Ron Livingston, Robert Maffia, Mariann Mayberry, Rondi Reed (Tony Award®, Best Featured Actress), and David Warshofsky.

Directed by Bart DeLorenzo. Recorded by L.A. Thetare Works before a live audience.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateOct 15, 2014
ISBN9781580819688
August: Osage County

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Tragic and hilarious. The perfect mix of dark humor and real drama -- or at least energized conflict (if that makes sense). It's amazing how the many characters stand apart on the page. Great dialog, some beautiful lines, and satisfying homages to other plays (Long Day's Journey... being the most obvious).
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This play dives deep into the inner workings of the Weston family and revels in their dysfunction. The family has serious issues, pills, alcohol, adultery, weed, etc., but it also has heart. The story and writing reminded me of Tennessee Williams' work, southern families full of conflict and pain. It also has a dose of comedy and the ability to laugh at the absurdity of their arguments at times. I think this is a play that won't appeal to everyone. At times it was hard for me to identify with the characters because they all seem to view themselves as victims. But over all I thought it was well written and didn't shy away from dark topics.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Dam. What a trip. Absolutely amazing performances. Funny and tragic.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Funny and heart wrenching, this play presents the drama of family, tradition, aging, lies and truths.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I just don’t like the audience’s laughter!! Induces to something you don’t need!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    One of my favorites. I’ve read, seen, and listen to this play many times. Tracy Letts is an amazing playwright.