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Yet at this suggestion, Jackson responds with force: I didnt know I was such a monster!

In response, Jacksons co-stars genially do go toe-to-toe with her.
says 32-year-old Alison Pill, a one-time Tony nominee.
And you should be.
Theres no time for nonsense.
I thoughtIhad stamina, adds 62-year-old Laurie Metcalf, an Oscar nominee this year and a Tony winner.
This oneshe indicates Jacksonis a workhorse in the room.
InThree Tall Women,Jackson plays A, an ailing, bigoted, veiled version of Albees mother.
I dont think its generous, Jackson says, insisting they cant know the playwrights intentions.
A and C have hypothesis and antithesis; so B provides synthesis.
If its intentional, I find it generous, Metcalf decides.
Artistic harmony achieved, by going toe-to-toe-to-toe.