A review by ashmeanything
Our Town by Thornton Wilder

4.0

I bought this on my quest to purchase as many acclaimed plays as possible, and I didn't expect to like it as much as I do. There's something about the bare-bones staging and just-enough vignettes that really speak to its point, highlighting the fleeting nature of small moments. Wilder knew when to focus on each element and how, leaving only the important parts that serve the story. Albeit a touch evangelical for me, I do think most people can relate to the premise of watching life pass by too quickly. The primary documents and added research were a fun addition to this version, and it gets a bonus thumbs up for having maybe the best foreword I've ever read!

Content warning for death, grief, and suicide.