Description: New. What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums, and t... read more
"This play is such a quick read, I read it twice, and I definitely enjoyed watching Reza unfold the shifting allegiances and levels of truth-telling among the four characters. It's a funny play and an emotionally honest one. I'd love to see it."
"Yasmina Reza's short play "The God of Carnage" is a fascinating, character-driven piece sprinkled with elements of absurdity. In many ways it is akin to Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf," only the fighting between the characters in "Carnage" isn't as pointed as it is in "Woolf," but rather like that of a child who flails trying desperately to land a hit. The tension between the four characters is palpable on the page and I would be so interested to see what a corps of strong actors would do with all of the bobs, weaves, and shifting alliances on stage.
The Broadway production was a huge success, but I am curious if any changes were made to the script. There is a distinctly Franco-British quality to the language that I'm uncertain would play well with American audiences. For example, I can't imagine Marcia Gay Harden, Jeff Daniels, and James Gandolfini having an almost four minute conversation about "clafoutis." Truth be told, I can't even imagine Gandolfini SAYING clafoutis! I would love the opportunity to see it, though, and cannot wait to see a production of this compelling play."
"Clever plot and funny dialogue for this play that deals with the compelling issue of violence. Two contrasting educated families who harbor in a 'safe' neighborhood deal with violence enacted by their sons. Each character has developed different devices to deal with the truth. i love the comic relief throughout to contrast the drama. Nice balancing act and a breeze to read. It should be a great discussion at my book club meeting."
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