"Talky, Talky, Talky" Review: A Curious Miss on the Stage Lindsey Ferrentino's new play, "The Fear of 13," has finally made its debut at the James Earl Jones Theatre, sparking a mixed reaction from audiences and critics alike. At the center of the production is a gripping true story, as Our Sufferer Laureate brings the real-life tale of Nick Yarris, a Pennsylvania inmate who spent over 20 years on death row for a crime he claims he didn't commit. With a narrative that has all the makings of a gripping drama, the play's failure to captivate audiences raises questions about its execution and Ferrentino's ability to translate a compelling story into a compelling stage experience. Will "The Fear of 13" find its footing, or will it remain a curious misfire in the world of theater?
Our Sufferer Laureate plays Pennsylvania inmate Nick Yarris in “The Fear of 13,” Lindsey Ferrentino’s curiously unmoving and talky, talky, talky play that opened Wednesday night at the James Earl Jones Theatre.
