We're Gonna Die
by Young Jean Lee

Name: We're Gonna Die
Brand: Young Jean Lee
SKU: 9781559364430
Rating: 3.95 (81 reviews)

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Highlights

American

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the unique blend of monologues and music in 'We're Gonna Die', describing it as both heartfelt and engaging. Many find the experience of reading the play enhanced when coupled with its performances and audio recordings. While some viewers enjoy the emotional depth, a few express that the play feels brief and may not fully resonate in written form alone.

Unique blend of music and monologuesHeartfelt storytellingEngaging performances enhance experienceFeels a bit briefNot as impactful in written form

Synopsis

Inspired by her personal experiences with despair and loneliness, the Obie Award–winning playwright-provocateur and her band Future Wife create a life-affirming show that anyone can perform, about the one thing everyone has in common: we're all gonna die.

Each book includes a CD of all six songs and eight monologues performed by David Byrne, Laurie Anderson, Adam Horowitz, and others.

ThemesSociology