Waiting for Lefty | Essays and Criticism
- Combating the Negative Stereotypes Regarding Communism
In this essay, the author discusses the ways in which Odets infuses his play with traditionally "American'' values and imagery, effectively combating the negative stereotypes regarding communism.
- A More Perfect Union
Simon reviews a revival of Waiting for Lefty directed by actress Joanne Woodward. The critic gives an enthusiastic appraisal of the production and explains why dramas such as Odets' merit periodic rekindling. He calls Waiting for Lefty the ''strongest agit-prop play written in America.''
- Review of Waiting For Lefty
Stern reviews a 1975 collegiate production of Odets' drama. While he finds that the play contains some stirring dramatic moments, the critic concludes that the play lacks pertinence to late-twentieth century America.
- Mr. Odets Speaks His Mind
In this review of the original production of Waiting for Lefty, Krutch praises Odets for creating a political drama that entertains without compromising its political goals. As the critic describes it, Odets' play is "a very effective dramatic equivalent of soap-box oratory.''
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