The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, written by Mike Daisey, examines the controversy of globalization through the rise and fall and resurrection of Apple, illuminating how Steve Jobs and his obsessions shape our lives.
The narrative follows the trail all the way to Shenzhen, China to investigate the factories where millions toil to make iPhones, iPads and MacBook Pros, shining an all-too-needed light on the very human price we pay for our high-tech toys.
INTERVIEWS
Gail Eichenthal of KUSC interviews Alex Lyras on the Los Angeles production of The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs.
Michael Slate of KPFK interviews Alex Lyras on Steve Jobs, Apple Inc and the unsustainability of capitalism.
What People Said
L.A. audiences finally get the change to see Agony and Ecstasy.
A fascinating performance of Mike Daisey’s controversial monologue.
A wonderfully-orchestrated piece of theatre. Lyras successfully was the fine line between entertainment and journalism…
A chilling portrait of the very human cost of globalization. Lyras educates his audience with masterful timing, deep compassion, and hard-hitting emotional engagement.
An edifying, engrossing show. A funny, rousing, powerful call to arms.
A very tight performance. I highly recommend it
A striking success. Lyras is charismatic, authentic and inspiring, and the show moves people, if not immediately to act, then at least to become aware…
Truly captivating and thought provoking. This smart, quick show is definitely worht seeing — even if it does make you feel guilty about texting your friends afterwards.