The plays of Horton Foote and Marsha Norman come to mind after reading this tortured, lyrical work. An execution, the selling of property and the pain of familial relationships intersect and are brought to life through vivid, dimensioned characters. A fulfilling reading experience that I am sure would be matched by seeing it staged.
The plays of Horton Foote and Marsha Norman come to mind after reading this tortured, lyrical work. An execution, the selling of property and the pain of familial relationships intersect and are brought to life through vivid, dimensioned characters. A fulfilling reading experience that I am sure would be matched by seeing it staged.
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Mark Rigney:
The Ones That Flutter
by Sylvia Reed
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I'd never heard of either playwright or play, but, for whatever reason, I chose to read this one. Words on a page rarely summon emotion; it's quite the trick. Sylvia Reed manages that and more. If you're looking for something with impact, you're in the right place.
I'd never heard of either playwright or play, but, for whatever reason, I chose to read this one. Words on a page rarely summon emotion; it's quite the trick. Sylvia Reed manages that and more. If you're looking for something with impact, you're in the right place.
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Allison Gregory:
The Ones That Flutter
by Sylvia Reed
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Lyrical, gritty, and troubling, the play rivets from the first image until the satisfying ending. The writing is lean and muscled, the story compelling, the characters haunted and fascinating. A searing piece of theatre.
Lyrical, gritty, and troubling, the play rivets from the first image until the satisfying ending. The writing is lean and muscled, the story compelling, the characters haunted and fascinating. A searing piece of theatre.
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Jordan Elizabeth:
The Ones That Flutter
by Sylvia Reed
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This beautiful play left me feeling stunned and speechless. These characters -- their sacrifices, longings, and hopes -- will be with me for a long time. This play would be a challenge and joy to be involved in as an actor/director, and as an audience member.
This beautiful play left me feeling stunned and speechless. These characters -- their sacrifices, longings, and hopes -- will be with me for a long time. This play would be a challenge and joy to be involved in as an actor/director, and as an audience member.
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Nelson Diaz-Marcano:
The Ones That Flutter
by Sylvia Reed
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A riveting portrait of a man haunted by expectations and disillusionments, Reed's play engages her audience early one. As a result we feel connected to Roddy, share his pain, and relish the complex nature of the characters. What a pleasure to read!
A riveting portrait of a man haunted by expectations and disillusionments, Reed's play engages her audience early one. As a result we feel connected to Roddy, share his pain, and relish the complex nature of the characters. What a pleasure to read!
