Slavs!
by Tony Kushner
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some praising its depth and relevance to historical issues, while others find it confusing or lacking clarity. Many appreciate the rich monologues and character work, noting its potential for humorous interpretation. However, a few feel it falls short in delivering its intended comedic elements and offers a heavy, depressing tone instead.
Synopsis
A fantastical/political/historical exploration of life in the Soviet Union in the earliest dawn of Perestroika.
In scenes ranging from the inner chambers of the Politburo to a secret chamber beneath Lenin's Tomb to a medical facility near a radioactive disposal site in Siberia, SLAVS!
considers the difficulty, the failure, and the abiding importance of Socialism and of ongoing efforts towards building collective societies and a more just world.
Publication
Slavs! is a comedy play written by Tony Kushner and published by Samuel French (1996).
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