←Recommendations of Lyon's Den

  • Audrey Webb: Lyon's Den by TJ Young
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    It's been a few years since I saw this show produced on zero budget at a university -- and the production sticks with me still. I remember being in awe that the slam poetry in it was written by someone I knew -- because it's nothing short of inspired genius! Given how powerful this production was on a shoestring, I can only imagine how it would transform with some more resources behind it. It's an emotionally deep and rich play, and is completely worth losing yourself in, so get to reading!

    It's been a few years since I saw this show produced on zero budget at a university -- and the production sticks with me still. I remember being in awe that the slam poetry in it was written by someone I knew -- because it's nothing short of inspired genius! Given how powerful this production was on a shoestring, I can only imagine how it would transform with some more resources behind it. It's an emotionally deep and rich play, and is completely worth losing yourself in, so get to reading!

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  • Jacqueline Goldfinger: Lyon's Den by TJ Young
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    Exciting new play from a beautiful fresh new voice. Young's piece honors the history of theater while telling a brave new story of return, a path to solace and redemption in America today. He turns the Greek Chorus into heart-full, hysterical Church ladies. He nods to the poetic tradition of the ancients but re-makes their poetic incantations into a vibrant, contemporary medley of high poetry and traditional dialogue. Always moving, this play; the characters, their world is always moving forward, and they trail behind, trying to heal themselves and each other. Gorgeous work! Put this on your...

    Exciting new play from a beautiful fresh new voice. Young's piece honors the history of theater while telling a brave new story of return, a path to solace and redemption in America today. He turns the Greek Chorus into heart-full, hysterical Church ladies. He nods to the poetic tradition of the ancients but re-makes their poetic incantations into a vibrant, contemporary medley of high poetry and traditional dialogue. Always moving, this play; the characters, their world is always moving forward, and they trail behind, trying to heal themselves and each other. Gorgeous work! Put this on your reading list today.

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  • Kitchen Dog Theater: Lyon's Den by TJ Young
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    We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2018 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

    We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2018 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

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  • Heather Helinsky: Lyon's Den by TJ Young
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    If you're looking for a contemporary play with the heightened elements of Greek tragedy, give this one a look. The chorus of three church women are hilarious as the family deals with their personal family grief, as well as the lyrical poetry of Q. While the family tries to run from their past to hide behind the white walls of a gated community, I also appreciated themes of appropriation and "who has the right to tell our family's story" with the character of Daniel. Strong storytelling in a play where everyone is judged for the way they are grieving.

    If you're looking for a contemporary play with the heightened elements of Greek tragedy, give this one a look. The chorus of three church women are hilarious as the family deals with their personal family grief, as well as the lyrical poetry of Q. While the family tries to run from their past to hide behind the white walls of a gated community, I also appreciated themes of appropriation and "who has the right to tell our family's story" with the character of Daniel. Strong storytelling in a play where everyone is judged for the way they are grieving.

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  • Caitlin Turnage: Lyon's Den by TJ Young
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    I saw this play at Texas State University! It's an amazing script with a fresh voice and unbelievable slam poetry within it! It starts an important conversation and puts a really interesting and necessary spin on the new family in town. This play goes from amazing to magical with dialogue like music! A great play to read and watch! I can't wait to see where it goes! READ THIS PLAY!

    I saw this play at Texas State University! It's an amazing script with a fresh voice and unbelievable slam poetry within it! It starts an important conversation and puts a really interesting and necessary spin on the new family in town. This play goes from amazing to magical with dialogue like music! A great play to read and watch! I can't wait to see where it goes! READ THIS PLAY!

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