We're Gonna Die
by Young Jean Lee

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We're Gonna Die Cover

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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 monologues Heartfelt storytelling Engaging performances enhance experience Feels a bit brief Not 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.

Publication

Year 2015
Pages 66
Language English
ISBN-13 9781559364430
ISBN-10 1559364432
LCCN 2015007280
LCC PS3612.E228 L44 2015

We're Gonna Die is a American play written by Young Jean Lee and published by Theatre Communications (2015).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books .

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