Laurie Metcalf and JoBeth Williams in The Quality of Life
Geffen Playhouse - Audrey Skirball-Kenis Theater (10886 Le Conte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024)
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The last date listed for The Quality of Life was Sunday October 28, 2007 / 7:30pm.
71 Goldstar Member Reviews
Paul
The show was FANTASTIC. All four actors were perfect in their roles. The story is extremely thought provocking and it gave my friends and I hours of lively discussion. The cast received a standing ovation. Oh, and the theater is so tiny, every seat is a fantastic seat. Go see it! We loved it!Written on Oct 08 2007
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Gene Siciliano
Not exactly a comedy as I expected. But 4 talented actors dealing with very serious subjects with a good balance of humor and message. The audience gave them a well-deserved standing ovation.Written on Oct 08 2007
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David L.
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Incredibly sensitive subject matter written objectively, fairly and compassionately...executed and brought to life brilliantly and poignantly by a well-seasoned, talented cast who are indeed masters of their craft, every one. I would have liked to have seen more structure to the 'discussion' at the end of the performance but was honored to have the opportunity to hear the playwright speak...she is fiesty, intelligent, thoughtful and animated. I also enjoyed hearing what each performer found most endearing...and most challenging about their characters. And I found the story's ending fitting despite what many audience members expressed because, at the end of the day, while life is ALWAYS good...it is not always 'neat'. A VERY, very good time.Written on Oct 17 2007
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Description
Dinah and Bill, a conservative Christian Midwestern couple who are still recovering from the loss of their daughter, have decided to visit their left-leaning cousins, Jeannette and Neil, who lost their house and everything they owned in a wildfire. Now living in a yurt on the scorched site of their former home, Neil faces a terminal illness with a pragmatic and grief-defying Zen approach.
When Dinah and Bill arrive for lunch, Jeannette and Neil’s stubborn equanimity is replaced by the perfect storm. The Quality of Life takes on tough socio-political questions and personalizes them with questions about morality, self-righteousness and our right to live and die by our own design.
Written and directed by Jane Anderson
Starring Laurie Metcalf, JoBeth Williams, Scott Bakula and Dennis Boutsikaris
This production is the world premiere of a Geffen-commissioned Play.