A really compelling drama that manages to capture the tension and engaging reveals of a courtroom piece while telling a much more nuanced and subtle story about the function of journalism, gender expectations, and sensationalism. All of the characters are vividly rendered here, but the trio of Dorothy, Minnie, and Mrs. Hoey were particularly complex. I just loved their conversations that tackled the intricacies and limitations of being a woman so astutely and with a plausible naturalism. Dorothy's central arc is so very engaging. I'd love to see this onstage!
A really compelling drama that manages to capture the tension and engaging reveals of a courtroom piece while telling a much more nuanced and subtle story about the function of journalism, gender expectations, and sensationalism. All of the characters are vividly rendered here, but the trio of Dorothy, Minnie, and Mrs. Hoey were particularly complex. I just loved their conversations that tackled the intricacies and limitations of being a woman so astutely and with a plausible naturalism. Dorothy's central arc is so very engaging. I'd love to see this onstage!