LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — The Catskill Art Society (CAS) and the Liberty Free Theatre present a staged reading of Mike Daisey’s controversial, electrifying one-act play, “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs” at the CAS Arts Center, 48 Main St., on Friday, August 22, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free. Reservations are required. Small donations will be accepted at the door.

One man’s journey to the infamous Foxconn factory in China explores the unsettling reality behind how our beloved Apple products and computers are made. A triumph of moving, fiery storytelling, this solo play exposes the human side of labor, money and power underneath the shiny surface of modern technology.

Famously lauded on the radio program “This American Life” and later scrutinized for embellishments in a scorching controversy, version 2.0 has been adapted to clear up the details in this hard-hitting blend of theatrical fabulation and shocking fact.

The play runs approximately 75 minutes and will be followed by a free reception. The Liberty Free Theatre accepts donations to help defray costs.

Advance reservations are highly recommended, as seating is limited. For reservations, call 845/436-4227 or e-mail info@catskillartsociety.org.