'August' writer dives into 'Donuts'

Variety: "So one could understand if Letts were suffering some personal anxiety, trying to figure out what comes next amid unfamiliar pressure. But in this case, Letts already knew. Before 'August' even opened last July at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theater, where Letts is an ensemble member, 'Superior Donuts' had been slated for production, also at Steppenwolf, based on a first act draft he had shown to artistic director Martha Lavey. It opens June 28."