While contemporary culture may be fixated on youthful sex appeal the most complex and interesting characters in dramatic literature have been (and still are) those over 40 years old. Whether it's Willy Loman in ÊDeath of a SalesmanÊ Gorgeous Teitelbaum in Wendy Wasserstein's ÊSisters RosenzweigÊ or Troy the former big leaguer in August Wilson's ÊFencesÊ these characters have a texture and a gravitas that can't be found in younger roles. This volume selects from classical sources like Euripides' ÊMedeaÊ and Shakespeare's ÊKing LearÊ as well as contemporary ones like Yasmina Reza's ÊGod of CarnageÊ Christopher Durang's ÊVonya and Sonia and Masha and SpikeÊ and David Lindsay-Abaire's ÊGood PeopleÊ to provide a challenging and enriching experience for both the dedicated professional and the inquisitive amateur.
