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All the Ways to Say I Love You

By: Neil LaBute
Narrated by: Judith Light
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All the Ways to Say I Love You by Neil LaBute, directed by Leigh Silverman, is a thoughtful, psychological solo play centered around the character Faye Johnson, performed by multi-award-winning actress Judith Light (Transparent, American Crime Story, Who's the Boss?). Reflecting on an event from her past, Johnson confronts the defining question of her life: What is the weight of a lie?

All the Ways to Say I Love You received its World Premiere production at the MCC Theater in September of 2016. MCC is under the leadership of Artistic Directors Robert Lupone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, and Executive Director Blake West.

Bonus content includes an Audible-exclusive conversation between director Leigh Silverman and actress Judith Light.

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A brilliant and emotional performance. Having Judith Light perform as Mrs. Johnson really brings the character to life. You can relate to her, you understand her, you want to hear her story. Judith's performance is incredible and captivating!

- Brittany M., Audible listener

About the Performer

Judith Light is an acclaimed actress whose career has been distinguished by her powerful performances in daytime dramas, primetime sitcoms, and the New York stage, where she won two Tony Awards. She won two Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the soap opera, One Life to Live, before being cast opposite Alyssa Milano and Tony Danza in the popular sitcom Who's the Boss? from 1984 to 1992. Recurring roles on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ugly Betty, and Transparent followed. A graduate of Carnegie-Mellon University, Light is a prominent LGBT, HIV and AIDS activist whose advocacy efforts were honored with the Vision Award at the 1998 GLAAD Media Awards. She and her husband, Robert Desiderio, were presented with the Making A Difference Award from the Matthew Shepard Foundation in 2006.

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"[All the Ways to Say I Love You] is a throwback to a favorite form of Mr. LaBute's earlier days: the one-act monologue in which an ostensibly sunny soul strips down to dark shadows." (The New York Times)

"Leave it to Neil LaBute to find a heretofore unknown...way to express one's love...As anyone who knows LaBute's work can expect, a creeping primal darkness ensnares us in what appears to be an ordinary life." (Newsday)

"[Judith Light] vividly renders her character's complex feeling of shame, regret, and also unabashed joy...The anguish that Mrs. Johnson feels is palpable, and it's impossible not to sympathize with her." (Hollywood Reporter)

"The emotionally ravaged, unexpectedly sensuous Mrs. Johnson is a departure from the rueful, acerbic quipsters she has perfect onstage, and Ms. Light brings a vibrant, thirsty eroticism to the part." (The New York Times)
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Judith Light delivers a layered eye opening portrayal of a tormented woman. Really good stuff here. Strong, sexy, smart and honest.

Great performance

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Judith Light’s performance was amazing and incredibly engaging.

Really enjoyed the interview as well. Offered great insight into Judith’s career.

She’s The Boss!

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I saw the play two years ago at MCC. Judith Light was magnificent in the one-woman play and my attention never wavered from start to finish. It's great that many people can share that experience to a certain degree through this audiobook. Yes, it's short. It was a little under 1 hour when I saw it and is the same here, but the storytelling is just so mesmerizing that it barely matters. It doesn't drag and you get what you need to understand what the character is going through on a quite personally level.

Great to revisit a great performance

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This was a powerful play and Judith Light's Audio performance was gripping. Her anguish, frustrations and regrets came at me just as powerfully as if she was on stage in front of me.

Powerful story

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I was so taken by the play that when it was over I was like "Wait! I want more!" Judith Light's performance was impecable, heartfelt, powerful... I loved every minute of it. The story is so simple and easy, and yet SO strong and filled with very interesting messages. Neil LaBute is an extraordinary writer, and I can't wait to hear more from his work.

It's a shame that the play is too short

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