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The Glass Menagerie
The play reveals the tragic story of the Wingfield family in 1945 St. Louis. Amanda Wingfield is a single mother; her husband abandoned the family years before. She is no longer living the life she dreamed of as a young Southern belle. Her son Tom works in a warehouse, setting aside his own ambitions to support his family. Her daughter Laura is achingly shy. The three of them live in a small apartment and are haunted by fantasies, pent-up rage, and the absence of Amanda’s husband. Amanda’s only hope is for a suitor for Laura to bring glory back to the family.
by Tennessee Williams
I’ve got a soft spot for tragedies. Not sure why, but feeling sad seems like such respite from the day-to-day when feeling fine or happy is the norm.
I really love Death of a Salesman, but the set and cast is big and involved. I love that Menagerie touches on many of the same themes, but in a simpler way.
-Alan