Lost Lake
by David Auburn

Name: Lost Lake
Brand: David Auburn
SKU: 9780822232964
Rating: 3.44 (1 reviews)

Off-Broadway

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90 minsPresent DayStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street Clothes

What readers are saying

Readers love the intense character development and the emotional depth of the play. They appreciate the unexpected bond formed between the two main characters, finding the dynamic both relatable and compelling. While some comparisons are made to Auburn's other works, the majority find this piece uniquely satisfying and powerful in its simplicity.

Excellent character developmentHigh tension and emotionStrong character rapportMild concern over a serious plot point

Synopsis

The lakeside rental Veronica has managed to afford is a far cry from the idyllic getaway she and her children so desperately need.

The disheveled property owner, Hogan, has problems of his own – problems that Veronica is inevitably and irrevocably pulled into.

An engrossing and revealing portrait of two strangers bound together by circumstance, Lost Lake is a vivid play about the struggle for connection in an imperfect world.

Press Reviews

"[David Auburn] knows how to parcel out surprising revelations by the teaspoon…Auburn’s shrewdness and craft [give] the story a poignant, painful core.” – The New Yorker“A considerable amount of compassion has gone into parallel character studies of the owner of the cabin and a potential renter…Hogan may be a beaten-down wreck, but Auburn has a grave affection for the character, gifting him with the kind of shrewd native intelligence that city folk tend to underestimate in their country cousins.” – Variety“Lost Lake is a reminder that people can surprise you and that solace comes in small, unexpected acts of compassion."
— New York Daily News