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A story of greed, lust, medicinal drugs, and...Capodimonte?

Loosely in keeping with Shakespeare's masterpiece King Lear, Leah's Gals bargains a decidedly down-home, Deep South tackle the Bard's searing tragedy. yet do not allow the Pabst Blue Ribbon, double-wide trailers and Virginia Slims idiot you - regardless of its darkish humor, Leah's Gals is each piece as harrowing in its portrayal of familial greed, treachery and unbridled cruelty.

As the play starts, Leah's simply received the lottery in what she broadcasts as "The greatest unmarried, one-time funds haul during this the following dirt-poor, shitty state's history!" yet, instead of residing the excessive existence, Leah makes a decision to separate the winnings between her 3 daughters, asking just for a deathbed-style statement of affection in go back. while her youngest daughter, Patina, taunts on the suggestion, Leah disowns her with vitriolic fury. Bestowing as an alternative the prize cash upon her eldest daughters, her desires of a pampered retirement within the hands of her offspring for herself and her shut significant other, Pearl, appear assured. issues quickly flip bitter, notwithstanding, as long-held grievances and newfound wealth bring about internecine violence, treachery and death.

Greed, lust, medications, and Capodimonte combust during this low-rent, Southern fried twist on a literary classic!