{"product_id":"this-is-our-youth-a-play-paperback","title":"This Is Our Youth: A Play - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKenneth Lonergan's breakout drama is a masterclass in character-driven storytelling, blending sharp dialogue with emotional depth. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis raw, darkly funny portrait of adolescence adrift in the shadow of privilege and disillusionment is as timely today as it was when first performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in a cluttered Upper West Side apartment in 1982, \u003ci\u003eThis Is Our Youth\u003c\/i\u003e follows three young adults--Dennis, Warren, and Jessica--as they stumble through a weekend of stolen money, broken relationships, and existential dread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Reagan-era materialism looming in the background, the play captures the confusion, vulnerability, and reckless bravado of youth on the cusp of adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally staged off-Broadway and later revived on Broadway with stars like Mark Ruffalo, the play remains a touchstone for actors and audiences alike--an enduring exploration of identity, intimacy, and the painful process of growing up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324148580575,"sku":"9781468311075","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/qYcK-9I45Q9781468311075.webp?v=1788426134","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/this-is-our-youth-a-play-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}