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True West

By: Sam Shepard
Narrated by: Dean Cameron, Francis Guinan, full cast
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Pulitzer Prize-winner Sam Shepard's classic comedy is a story of estranged brothers Austin and Lee. Shepard compares and contrasts the reality of the two brothers by forcing them to come to terms with each other, with themselves, and with family. Starring (in alphabetical order): Dean Cameron as Saul Kimmer, Francis Guinan as Austin, Alfred Molina as Lee, Charlotte Rae as Mom.

(P)2001 L.A. Theatre Works. Produced in association with KCRW. All Rights Reserved.
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"The Oscar-nominated Alfred Molina and Fran Guinan...pour on the testosterone in this vigorous audio version, taped before an appreciative audience. Director Simonson keeps the pace brisk but orchestrates the tempo masterfully from hot to cold and back again. Charlotte Rae as the mother does a wonderful little star turn at the end." (AudioFile)

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Engaging!

I kept laughing because the book is funny and the audio book does a great job in pulling you in the story as if you were really there.

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Riveting drama of sibling rivalry

This audiobook recording with Alfred Molina is good. IMO, the definitive performance of “True West,” was the 1984 television film adaptation with John Malkovich and Gary Sinise. Considered his best play, TRUE WEST is Sam Shepard’s 1980 drama of sibling rivalry.

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Fast play

Terrific acting. Fast and fun play. Often laighed out loud nice twist in the second act

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True West is the Best

This is one of the best plays by the amazing Sam Shepard. The genius part of this audio performance is the direction pushes forward the comedy.

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