The Brothers Karamazov
by Anthony Clarvoe, based on the novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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140 mins

Synopsis

This literary masterpiece by one of the world's greatest authors is brought to vibrant life in this new adaptation.

Four estranged brothers unexpectedly come together in their father's village, knowing that one intends to commit a terrible crime, but not knowing which of them will do it.

Every fact, every motive, every belief about human nature, faith and redemption are questioned in this dynamic quest for truth.“Anthony Clarvoe’s adaptation of Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov is a grand achievement, a reminder of how good theater can be.

This excellent show satisfies and impresses in equal measure.”

—Terry Morgan, Variety“THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV has been my steady companion since opening night.

It’s a dazzling, existential whodunit about patricide, the existence of God and the anatomy of human nature.

Clarvoe is among contemporary American dramatists pioneering a different path along common ground, that uses American experience, language that is both rich and familiar, behavior that is both complex and identifiable, to find a non-threatening yet provocative and challenging way into the classics.”

—Jackie Demaline, The Cincinnati Enquirer“Clarvoe’s carefully wrought play is richly layered, with bold comedic touches leavening the serious themes.

THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV addresses the mind, the spirit and the funny bone, and will not quickly be forgotten.”

—Patricia Corrigan, St Louis Post-Dispatch“Clarvoe’s ability to take moments of the past and make them highly magnified, slightly unfocused and yet strangely rational views of today, has been shown before; his plays THE LIVING and SHOW AND TELL had successful productions …” —Joe Pollack, Variety

Publication

Year 2021
Pages 118
Language English
ISBN-13 9780881456950
ISBN-10 0881456950

The Brothers Karamazov is a play written by Anthony Clarvoe, based on the novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky and published by Broadway Play Publishing (2021).

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