The torch song trilogy6/30/2023 ![]() ![]() The conversations, while dramatic, were all rooted in just enough reality that I could escape into them. The dialogue between all of them, accompanied by the stage direction and set up, was so effortlessly nuanced. There wasn’t one character that felt out of place, and while it is clear that Arnold is the star, each of the other major characters had so many beautiful moments. Each felt integral to the success of the story. They each had their unique qualities and their own voice. Every single character, was written so well. There is a lot that I loved about Torchsong, and honestly very little that I didn’t love. I’m sure seeing them performed would be similar. However, the combined effect of reading them all back to back was much more impactful then if I believe it would have been reading them alone. How have I gone this long without ever reading this play? Or more accurately, these plays, as it is a group of three distinct stories, that all work as individual plays. ![]()
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