Joshua Harmon is a contemporary playwright known for his sharp, insightful explorations of family, faith, and cultural identity. His works often delve into complex interpersonal dynamics with a blend of humor and poignancy. Harmon skillfully examines generational differences and the search for belonging within modern society. His distinctive voice resonates through dialogue that is both witty and deeply revealing of his characters' inner lives.
Exploring the intersection of ecology and technology, the book reflects on a world reshaped by capital's relentless pursuit. It weaves together landscape and soundscape, merging ecopoetics with technopoetics. Through the lens of machine learning and the remnants of memory, it offers a fragmented yet profound commentary on the future of energy and the environment.
Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. But as singles’ nights turn into bachelorette parties, Jordan discovers that the only thing harder than finding love is supporting the loved ones around you when they do. From the critically acclaimed writer who brought you Bad Jews.
Engaging with diverse landscapes, Joshua Harmon's debut poetry collection explores the interplay between constructed environments and natural settings. His precise observations redefine the concept of landscape, depicting it as a dynamic entity shaped by language and perception. The poems illustrate a constant evolution of terrain, blending interior thoughts with exterior realities. Critics praise Harmon for revitalizing English with his incisive, musical stanzas, creating a unique physical and emotional world that resonates with vigor and freshness.
Cold seasons, both literal and metaphorical, serve as a backdrop for exploring frayed familial bonds in these New England gothic tales. The stories delve into the complexities of relationships, highlighting the characters' struggles against the harshness of their environment and their internal conflicts. Through rich, atmospheric storytelling, the narrative captures the essence of isolation and the haunting nature of family ties in a chilling landscape.
The narrative explores the tension between personal ambition and progressive values as Sherri Rosen-Mason, the admissions head at a New England prep school, strives to diversify the student body. Alongside her husband, the headmaster, they have modernized the institution. However, their ambitions are challenged when their son aims for an Ivy League university, revealing the complexities of privilege and the dangers of hypocrisy in their lives. This story offers a candid examination of the conflicts arising from societal expectations and personal desires.
Joshua Harmon's criticially acclaimed play asks questions about what you choose to believe, when you're chosen. Bad Jews tells the story of Daphna Feygenbaum, a "Real Jew" with an Israeli boyfriend. When Daphna's cousin Liam brings home his shiksa girlfriend Melody and declares ownership of their grandfather's Chai necklace, a vicious and hilarious brawl over family, faith and legacy ensues.
Struggling with her ex-husband's engagement to a younger woman, Jodi Isaac seeks solace from her renowned fashion-designer father, only to discover him involved with a much younger man, Trey. As tensions rise, Jodi navigates complex family dynamics, including her son, who is also twenty and openly gay. The story explores themes of love, identity, and the challenges of modern relationships against a backdrop of unexpected revelations and generational clashes.
Set against the backdrop of America's post-industrial heartland, the book offers a poignant exploration of love and despair in Poughkeepsie. Through vivid imagery and reflective language, Harmon delves into the complexities of life in a city marked by both beauty and tragedy. The narrative captures the essence of a place where connections are fraught and the mundane intertwines with profound moments, revealing a hidden world shaped by longing and the harsh realities of existence.