What Do We Need to Talk About?
Synopsis
In the midst of our unsettled world, the Apple Family, last seen in 2014, return, though not over the dinner table, but via Zoom. This hour-long play picks up with them during their now suspended and quarantined lives. They talk about grocery shopping, friends lost, new ventures on a hoped-for horizon—all at a time when human conversation (and theater) may be more needed than ever before.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Nelson
- Original Title
- What Do We Need to Talk About?
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
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Richard Nelson
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What is What Do We Need to Talk About? about?
In the midst of our unsettled world, the Apple Family, last seen in 2014, return, though not over the dinner table, but via Zoom. This hour-long play picks up with them during their now suspended and quarantined lives. They talk about grocery shopping, friends lost, new ventures on a hoped-for horizon—all at a time when human conversation (and theater) may be more needed than ever before.
Who directed What Do We Need to Talk About??
What Do We Need to Talk About? was directed by Richard Nelson.
Who stars in What Do We Need to Talk About??
The principal cast of What Do We Need to Talk About? includes Jon DeVries, Stephen Kunken, Sally Murphy, Maryann Plunkett, Laila Robins.
When was What Do We Need to Talk About? released and how long is it?
What Do We Need to Talk About? was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.