Directors Comments with Robert Estes. Curse of the Starving Class is a darkly comic exploration of the American family psyche. The play focuses on the dysfunctional Tate clan—the drunken dreamer of a father, burned-out mother, rebellious teenage daughter, and idealistic son—as they struggle for control of the rundown family farm in a futile search for freedom, security, and ultimately meaning in their lives.
Very insightful comments here Robert. Interesting parallel to The Cherry Orchard that I forgot existed but is very clear.
bmcmaanus 1 year ago