description Appropriate Overview
Appropriate is a play by American dramatist Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, first produced in 2013. It follows the estranged Lafayette siblings as they gather at their late father's decaying Arkansas plantation house and discover an album containing photographs of lynchings. The family dispute uses conventions of the American family drama to examine inheritance, denial, racism, and historical memory. A Broadway production opened in 2023 and won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.
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Appropriate ranks #99 of 203 in the Play ranking, behind Jitney, ahead of The Zoo Story.
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How good is Appropriate?
Appropriate scores 8.15/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Play category. Major Jacobs-Jenkins family drama with strong recent acclaim and revival success; reputation still consolidating.
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