←Recommendations of Lyon's Den

  • 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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