Review: Word for Word Makes Magic in 'Hard Times' Appalachian Stories
Sometimes, in the dark of the theater, all elements merge seamlessly: story, language, scenery, music, drama, comedy, acting, physicality, and even the laughter, sighs, and gasps of the audience.
Word for Word, San Francisco's long-running literary theater company, has the power to create that alternate reality, and often does. The company's production of Hard Times: Appalachian Stories by Ron Rash seems written specifically for its talents, with eight actors playing several roles apiece.
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Author's summary: Word for Word creates magic in 'Hard Times'.