Playwright: Heidi Schreck
Rights: Concord Theatricals
Cast Size: 2f, 2m
Synopsis:
Having dedicated her life to religious service, Shelley runs a Bronx soup kitchen with unsentimental efficiency, but lately her heart’s not quite in it. Her brisk nature masks an unsettling fear that her efforts are meaningless. When Emma – an idealistic but confused college dropout – arrives to volunteer, her reckless mix of generosity and self-involvement pushes Shelley to the breaking point. With keen humor and startling compassion, Heidi Schreck’s play navigates the mystery of faith, the limits of forgiveness, and the pursuit of something resembling joy.
Ratings:
Language: 18+
Adult Content: 16+
Violence: All ages
Pay attention to: Oscar is of Columbian descent. Food is prepared and eaten. Candles are lit on stage and an actor has to put them out with his hands and is injured. Pg. 33, There is brief sexual contact played in darkness.
Flexibility: All changes must be approved in advance.
Production Notes: Unit set, interior. A soup kitchen off the Grand Concourse in The Bronx.