About us
Do you ever feel that life is a Strange Interlude? Do these troubled times feel like Days Without End? Would you like to look Beyond the Horizon and deep into human nature to gain real self-knowledge and understanding, while having fun at the same time? If so, this group is for you! Anyone who appreciates great theater or is curious about what truly motivates us, is welcome. We will read and discuss the works of Eugene O'Neill, the only Nobel-winning American playwright, in the spirit of authentic self-discovery. O'Neill's plays cover every facet of human nature; if you've felt it, he's written about it. His works explore the dark underbelly of human nature in a very entertaining manner, but at the same time offer a way out through self-understanding. No dogma or politics in this group; just stimulating conversation with like-minded people. Individuality and free thought are encouraged, as is just plain fun. Take a break from everyday life and go deep. You don't want to miss this!
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Mourning Becomes Electra: Repress the Past, Become the Past
·OnlineOnlineWhat can you say about Mourning Becomes Electra? O'Neill masterfully molds the Greek idea of a hereditary curse into a drama of guilt, repression, trauma, obsession, and perhaps most strikingly, repetition. This play features the Mannons, a family in which nobody can escape the emotional consequences of their lineage. In fact, the more each family member tries to break free of the past, the more deeply enmeshed they become in it.
We'll be discussing the 1978 PBS version of Mourning Becomes Electra, starring Roberta Maxwell as Lavinia, Joan Hackett as Christine, and Bruce Davison as Orin. Each of these actors gives a devastatingly emotional performance. It's an amazing show.
Please join us on September 10 at 8:00 pm Eastern for a discussion of this film. There is a lot to unpack here, and I'm looking forward to our group doing just that. It certainly won't be boring!
The film is available for free on YouTube. Link is here: mourning becomes electra youtube 1978 - Google Search
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