New Play 'Infinite Life' Probes Pain, Desire and Meaning Through Fasting Retreat Setting

Annie Baker's new play "Infinite Life" follows women at a fasting clinic seeking relief from illnesses.
The play explores pain, desire and the relationship between pleasure and suffering.
"Infinite Life" develops complex characters with quirks and inner struggles.
The play probes philosophical questions about suffering without moralizing.
Reviews highlight Baker's skill in revealing humanity through mundane interactions.