Jon Robin Baitz
Jon Robin Baitz is an American playwright, screenwriter, and television producer. He is known for his work on Broadway as well as for creating the ABC television drama 'Brothers & Sisters.' His plays, such as 'The Substance of Fire' and 'Other Desert Cities,' have received critical acclaim. Baitz has been a Pulitzer Prize finalist and has received numerous awards and nominations for his contributions to theater and television.
Books
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1. Other Desert Cities
In the play, a family reunion during Christmas in Palm Springs is disrupted when the daughter, an aspiring writer, announces her plans to publish a memoir that revives a tragic event in the family's history. The revelation threatens to tear the family apart as secrets are unearthed and differing memories and perspectives come to light. The family members, including two parents with a history in Hollywood and politics, an aunt who was a former screenwriter, and an addict brother, all must confront their past and the impact of the daughter's book on their future. The play delves into themes of family loyalty, political responsibility, and the elusive nature of truth.
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