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.

KUSC interview Alex Lyras in The Agony and Ecstacy of Steve Jobs
Alex Lyras

Michael Slate of KPFK interviews Alex Lyras on Steve Jobs, Apple Inc and the unsustainability of capitalism.

KPFK Michael Slate show
Alex Lyras

What People Said

L.A. audiences FINALLY get the chanCe to experience The Agony and the Ecstasy.

A fascinating performance of a controversial monologue.

A wonderfully-orchestrated piece of theatre. Lyras successfully walks 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. The show moves people, if not immediately to act, then at least to become aware…

Truly captivating and thought provoking. This smart, quick show may make you feel guilty about texting your friends afterwards.