←Recommendations of The Sugar Ridge Rag

  • Doug DeVita: The Sugar Ridge Rag by Philip Middleton Williams
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    The casualties of war aren't always on the battlefield, as Williams gently, but firmly, reminds us in this tender drama, which explores the effects of the Vietnam war on twin brothers who follow their calling – one to the MASH units of Vietnam, the other to Canada to study music – and he does it with such clear-eyed, non-judgmental passion one is never sure who is right, who is wrong, and ultimately, whether it matters? This is a moving indictment of the collateral damage of war, and a bond between brothers that, though damaged, can't be broken.

    The casualties of war aren't always on the battlefield, as Williams gently, but firmly, reminds us in this tender drama, which explores the effects of the Vietnam war on twin brothers who follow their calling – one to the MASH units of Vietnam, the other to Canada to study music – and he does it with such clear-eyed, non-judgmental passion one is never sure who is right, who is wrong, and ultimately, whether it matters? This is a moving indictment of the collateral damage of war, and a bond between brothers that, though damaged, can't be broken.

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  • Matthew Weaver: The Sugar Ridge Rag by Philip Middleton Williams
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    A love story between twin brothers. Williams captures time and the feel of childhood giving away to the complications of adulthood, and the way a family can still be together even when torn apart.
    Immensely moving. I particularly liked how both Deb and Hal responded to Pete's coming out. Good parents, flawed but human. A joy to behold.
    This is a lovely drama that's gentle and unflinching. As always, Williams is an example to we the audience about giving the whole of our hearts, on both the page and the stage. May we all be brave enough to do likewise.

    A love story between twin brothers. Williams captures time and the feel of childhood giving away to the complications of adulthood, and the way a family can still be together even when torn apart.
    Immensely moving. I particularly liked how both Deb and Hal responded to Pete's coming out. Good parents, flawed but human. A joy to behold.
    This is a lovely drama that's gentle and unflinching. As always, Williams is an example to we the audience about giving the whole of our hearts, on both the page and the stage. May we all be brave enough to do likewise.

    ”