True West by Sam Shepard
Event description
D.C. Producer and Director Michael Fowle presents:
True West by Sam Shepard -
Sam Shepard's Pulitzer-nominated and Tony-nominated play True West is a darkly comic exploration of sibling rivalry set against the backdrop of the American West. True West is renowned for its unflinching realism, dark humor, and psychological depth.
STARRING Drew Frederick Holcombe, Jeff Stratford, Bill Bodie, Melissa B. Robinson
Synopsis
Successful screenwriter Austin returns to his family's desert home to work on his next project, only to find his estranged, alcoholic brother Lee waiting for him. As Lee's chaotic presence disrupts Austin's peaceful retreat, the two brothers engage in a twisted game of one-upmanship. When a surprising opportunity arises, they must confront their deep-seated animosity and collaborate on a screenplay together. The journey forces them to question their identities and ultimately discover that this town ain’t big enough for the both of them...
Run Time: 2 hours, including one intermission.
Note: This show does include adult themes, language, violence and threats of violence, simulated drinking and drunkenness, haze, projection.
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