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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.
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.
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Reviews for August
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35 ratings6 reviews
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Tragic 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 stars4/5This 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 stars5/5Dam. What a trip. Absolutely amazing performances. Funny and tragic.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Funny and heart wrenching, this play presents the drama of family, tradition, aging, lies and truths.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I just don’t like the audience’s laughter!! Induces to something you don’t need!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One of my favorites. I’ve read, seen, and listen to this play many times. Tracy Letts is an amazing playwright.