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Three Plays: Dividing the Estate, the Trip to Bountiful, and the Young Man from Atlanta
Horton Foote
The Young Man From Atlanta
by Horton Foote
BroadwayOff-Broadway
Awards & Recognition
Pulitzer Prize
Winner! 1995 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
What readers are saying
Readers find The Young Man From Atlanta to be a poignant exploration of grief and loss. The intertwining stories of the Kidder family resonate deeply, showcasing the impact of their child's death on their lives and relationships. Many appreciate Horton Foote's nuanced storytelling and emotional depth throughout the play.
Emotionally resonant storytellingStrong character developmentPowerful themes of lossMight feel heavy for some viewers
Synopsis
Houston businessman Will Kidder and his wife Lily Dale struggle to cope with their grown son's suicide and the secret kept by their son's former roommate.
Press Reviews
"The shimmering pleasures of The Young Man from Atlanta sneak up on you. The play seduces us with rich accumulation of textures… Foote ladles on character and period nuances with a density unparalleled in any living playwright."
— Newsday (NY)
"The Young Man from Atlanta doesn’t soothe or lift any hearts. It’s tough, one of Mr. Foote’s most serious and scathing works."
— The New York Times
"Horton Foote is an American original, a longtime chronicler of comings and going in fictional Harrison, Texas. Sometimes maddening, this is a beautifully wrought and very moving play."
— Variety
"Here is a simple, immensely satisfying play, crafted with elegance, alive with feeling, holding a mirror up if not to nature, at least to the next best thing, our concept of nature. Not to be missed."
— New York Post
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Tom Jackson |
Miss Lacey |
Ted Cleveland, Jr |
Lily Dale |
Pete Davenport |
Clara |
Carson |
Etta Doris |
Will Kidder |
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The Young Man from Atlanta
Publication
PublisherDramatists Play Service
Year1998
BindingPaperback
EditionFirst Thus
Pages72
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822214830
ISBN-100822214830
The Young Man From Atlanta is a American play written by Horton Foote and published by Dramatists Play Service (1998).
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First Thus
Dramatists Play Service · 1998 · 72 pp
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Fee:Minimum Fee: $130 per performance
Restrictions: Major Markets Plus (US) / Standard Plus Add'l Postcodes (UK)
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