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The Distance from Here

by Neil LaBute · 2003

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This intense look at the dark side of American suburbia is a dark and provocative new play by award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director LaBute.

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
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theatretheatreMore like thisLess of this
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2000s2000sMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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