Linda Vista
by Tracy Letts

Name: Linda Vista
Brand: Tracy Letts
SKU: 9780573707193
Rating: 3.82 (1 reviews)

Linda Vista Book Cover — Linda Vista Cover

Highlights

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120 minsPresent DayStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some praising its exploration of toxic masculinity and character development while others express disappointment in its execution and character relatability. The dialogue is often noted as sharp and engaging, though some feel the lack of a strong narrative arc detracts from the overall experience. Overall, opinions vary, with certain audiences finding it compelling and others feeling it falls short of expectations.

Sharp and engaging dialogueExplores toxic masculinity wellRealistic character developmentIntense character studyLacks strong narrative arcSome characters feel one-dimensionalNot as gripping as previous works

Synopsis

Linda Vista; Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts dissects the midlife crisis in a play that combines humanity with humour.

Press Reviews

"Clever and entertaining chronicle of a mid-life trainwreck."
— The Hollywood Reporter

"Letts excels at character, dialogue and psychology – the fundamentals of dramatic construction."
— The Los Angeles Times

"Knowing, prickly, and altogether hilarious… The dialogue is razor sharp and positively laced with laughter… a strong, warmly human and emotionally satisfying comedy of crotchety manners."
— New York Stage Review

"Reinvents the midlife crisis play with a hilarity that scalds."
— The New York Times

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
WHEELER , 50	—	50	, 50
PAUL , 50	—	50	, 50
MICHAEL , mid-50s	—	mid-50s	, mid-50s
ANITA , mid-30s	—	mid-30s	, mid-30s
MINNIE , 20s	—	20s	, 20s
MARGARET , 50	—	50	, 50
JULES , late 30s	—	30s	, late 30s