The Play that Changed My Life
The Play that Changed My Life
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
Super Short Summary
The Play that Changed My Life edited by Ben Hodges is a collection of essays in which 19 playwrights share the plays that inspired them to pursue writing for the theater. The book includes personal stories and reflections from acclaimed playwrights like David Auburn, Jon Robin Baltz, Nilo Cruz, Edward Albee, Charles Fuller, A.R. Gurney, Christopher Durang, Sarah Ruhl, and Lynn Nottage, detailing how various plays and theatrical experiences impacted their lives and careers. Topics include political violence, racism, and existential themes.
Inspirational
Emotional
Contemplative
Heartwarming
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Review Roundup
The Play That Changed My Life, edited by Ben Hodges, has received positive feedback for its insightful and diverse collection of personal essays from prominent playwrights. Readers appreciated the book’s ability to inspire and provide a deeper understanding of theatrical influences. However, some found the organization and depth of the essays inconsistent.
Who Should Read The Play that Changed My Life?
A theater enthusiast captivated by personal stories and the transformative power of the arts will relish Ben Hodges’ The Play That Changed My Life. Fans of Theatre of Wonder by Neil Gaiman or Our Town by Thornton Wilder will find similar inspiration and depth in this collection of playwrights' pivotal moments.
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