We Live Here
by Zoe Kazan
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the emotional depth and humor in the play, highlighting its exploration of family dynamics and sisterhood. Many feel the characters are well-crafted and the writing is engaging, with moments that resonate. However, some mention that the pacing can be slow at times, which affects the overall impact of the story.
Synopsis
THE STORY: Allie Bateman's wedding is Sunday.
When Dinah, her precocious younger sister, returns to their parents' home for the festivities, she brings more than anyone expected: a new boyfriend, whose hidden history resurrects passions and painful memories for the whole family.
Over one emotionally charged weekend, the Batemans find they must acknowledge and accept loss to gain hope for regeneration.
Press Reviews
"Ms. Kazan [is] a writer of believable dialogue with a feel for the basic building blocks of naturalistic drama.” —The New York Times. “Zoe Kazan is bursting with talent.” —Entertainment Weekly. “The work proves to be an acutely observed family drama."
— TheaterMania
Publication
We Live Here is a play written by Zoe Kazan and published by Dramatists Play Service (2013).
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