An Interesting Article about The Inheritance
Posted: 12/12/19 at 5:11pm
Just read that this morning.
Posted: 12/12/19 at 7:18pm
Posted: 12/13/19 at 1:22pm
Posted: 12/13/19 at 1:30pm
People who have different response than me are dumb.
Posted: 12/13/19 at 2:04pm
hork said: "This article is dumb. The writer doesn’t seem to understand the power of oral storytelling at all."
Well, he compiled the oral history of Angels in America, The World Only Spins Forward, so he understands the power of oral storytelling at least a little.
Updated On: 12/13/19 at 02:04 PM
Posted: 12/13/19 at 2:08pm
I enjoyed The Inheritance but I think its running time has done it harm. People expect it to be "important" and resent the fact that it is simply a long play. The play is telling three stories this article focuses on the least interesting one.
I found Eric Glass boring. His conflict is internal. He hates himself and he settles for two unhealthy relationships because of it. He only finds peace by taking responsibility for Leo which gets him out of his own head.
The active character is Toby. But his self-destructive behavior becomes predictable. We gradually understand why he is the way he is but are given no reason to hope that he can change his ways.
These two storylines combine with the larger narrative of the new generations of gay men seeking their history. I agree with the author that this is presented in a passive way through lecture and narration. Rather like reading a series of juicy editorials . Where we disagree is the suggestion that this lacks merit . I found it a useful take on an important subject .
I agree with the suggestions that The Inheritance could've been a Netflix series. If it happens I will binge watch it . But I also appreciated the experience of seeing it live with an audience full of gay men. I compare it to last summer's experience of watching the Boys in the Band revival . The script itself was not evergreen but the cast and context made it vital .
Updated On: 12/17/19 at 02:08 PM
Posted: 12/13/19 at 2:28pm
MrsSallyAdams said: " The play is telling three stories this article focuses on the least interesting one."
...it's also unarguably the main story, and the one around which all others revolve.
Posted: 12/14/19 at 7:06am
Loved the show. An article won’t sway me from my opinion anymore than a person wearing a MAGA hat.
Posted: 12/14/19 at 7:26am
Hork...are you implying CFA has no conflict?
Posted: 12/14/19 at 8:32am
The acting is phenomenal - and the story did draw me in- it was not one of my all-time favorites- but I am glad I saw it- and loved spending the entire day in the theater- the show meandered at times- like some really long novels do at times- but the storyline always picked up- maybe it is not for everybody- but I am glad I saw it.
Posted: 12/17/19 at 1:39pm
I’m seeing both parts in a few weeks (Since it’s been long enough where I need to refresh on Part 1). Honestly, I think the acting is very good, but even though I could do the marathon running time, I think the fact that there is a 7-hour marathon play out with no major recognizable names (until Tony Goldwyn steps in, even then that’s murky) is a very hard sell. I also hate the fact that the Part 1/Part 2 balance is uneven in terms of showings, because not everyone can make it to the city on a weekend or a Wednesday to catch Part 2 (and it not appearing on TDF lately has been strange).
They just released a new block of tickets for through the Tony Awards. I stated even before it opened that I bet it will go the route of The Ferryman and run up until nominations and close on Tony night or within a month after (if they want to run their awards high).
(Side Note/Off Topic: I just updated my eBay site with more Playbills I’m trying to offload if anyone is interested - www.ebay.com/usr/missvirginiahamm ... I’ve been trying to update my signature since it has a bad link to no avail)
Posted: 12/17/19 at 3:20pm
I enjoyed The Inheritance, but it did fall short of its London-buzz for me. I think this article does a great job in decoding how it could've gone over so well in London, but not in New York.
Posted: 12/17/19 at 6:47pm
Posted: 12/17/19 at 7:49pm
dramamama611 said: "I dont think anyone was TRYING to sway your opinion...simply sharing theirs.
Hork...are you implying CFA has no conflict?
Oh, no. I'm just saying it's very narration-driven like The Inheritance.
Posted: 12/17/19 at 8:40pm
RSrichie said: "I thought The Inheritance was exquisitely beautiful theater. Not perfect, but what is? If people don’t like this, I give up. They won’t like anything. This is a love letter to the gay community."
As someone who is both gay and has recently loved a few things I’ve seen, I find this an odd statement. Especially given the intelligently, coherently written article this thread exists to highlight.
And if it were a “love letter to the gay community,” it would be a hell of a lot less sex-negative. To start with.
Posted: 12/18/19 at 2:06am
Posted: 12/18/19 at 8:03am
RSrichie said: "Sex negative is a judgement that I don’t think it implied at all. It honestly depicted sexual behavior within the gay community & its ramifications. Good and bad. "
Sure, Jan.
Posted: 12/18/19 at 12:24pm
Again/ different strokes. I had an incredible experience and it was my favorite show in the last several years.
Posted: 12/18/19 at 3:06pm
Posted: 12/18/19 at 7:24pm
I was deeply moved by The Inheritance and enjoyed all 7 hours. I highly recommend the play.
