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True West

Written by: Sam Shepard
Narrated by: Dean Cameron, Francis Guinan, full cast
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Pulitzer Prize-winner Sam Shepard's classic comedy is a story of estranged brothers Austin and Lee. Shepard compares and contrasts the reality of the two brothers by forcing them to come to terms with each other, with themselves, and with family. Starring (in alphabetical order): Dean Cameron as Saul Kimmer, Francis Guinan as Austin, Alfred Molina as Lee, Charlotte Rae as Mom.
(P)2001 L.A. Theatre Works. Produced in association with KCRW. All Rights Reserved.
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"The Oscar-nominated Alfred Molina and Fran Guinan...pour on the testosterone in this vigorous audio version, taped before an appreciative audience. Director Simonson keeps the pace brisk but orchestrates the tempo masterfully from hot to cold and back again. Charlotte Rae as the mother does a wonderful little star turn at the end." (AudioFile)

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True West has grit but ending comes up short

I absolutely love Sam Shephard and have the highest regard for him as an artist, but this play has an unfinished feel. The characters ring true as does the setting but the play leaves you hanging, as if the audience themselves is left in the desert

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