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The Women of Lockerbie by Deborah Brevoort

ensemble theatre · Little Earthquakes Emsemble · Ages 14+ · United States of America

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the women of lockerbie by deborah brevoort

Review by RONNIE PERRY

September 29, 2024
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What I liked

the focus on grief and pain takes precedence over political themes. The intriguing suggestion that the terrorist act was in response to American actions, such as the downing of an Iranian passenger plane, is briefly mentioned but not delved into. As a result, the play falls short of being as revolutionary as its Euripidean inspiration, which boldly presented anti-war sentiments voiced by women to an all-male audience

What I didn't like

Nothing

My overall impression

This play is great. I like it and geometry dash lite. It addresses a highly relevant issue: the emotional aftermath of terrorism. However, while Brevoort suggests, similar to Euripides, that the victims must move past their trauma, she limits herself by sticking to traditional storytelling methods. The pivotal moment where the protagonist experiences a change of heart in Washington is described rather than depicted.

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the women of lockerbie by deborah brevoort