←Recommendations of OR "the one with the dogs"

I came across this play when I saw another play by the playwright being recommended and when I went to Oglesby's home page, I saw this one and was drawn to the title at once. A title that does not let you down in any sense. Raw, gritty and funny as hell, Oglesby takes us on a emotional journey about humans trying to find love and come to terms with their own sexuality on a farm that breeds pit-bulls. This play will stick with you long after you finish it and for all the right reasons.

Oglesby creates a super specific, evocative, and boldly theatrical landscape here. The dialogue simultaneously captures the imperfect rhythms of natural speech as well as a heightened, dark lyricism. The dichotomy between Boomer and Dirt is vividly rendered and nuanced. I loved how the dirty, distressing, and profane coexisted with tenderness, loneliness, and connection. While I was amazed at how Oglesby conjured a dry, sunbaked, desolate atmosphere with words and actions alone, I could also clearly see how this would be an appealing piece for designers (as well as directors and performers) with its notable soundscape and atmosphere.

This is a dark, engaging play that made my mind lean in. It's smart, original, does a great job at producing tension with artistic nuance, and it's economical playwriting. It's fantastic.

Nasty, engrossing, profane and fun. Dig into it with teeth.