Son and Brother
by John F.X. Delaney
Two brothers struggle to honor their father's wishes and memory. Follow this family through an Irish wake, a boat coffin and the quest for eternal peace.
Twenty-eight years after leaving, Desmond returns to attend his father's wake. His brother, Mickey, was their father's primary caregiver and is tasked with carrying out the unusual funeral arrangements. This humorous drama watches the brothers struggle through alcohol, uproar, tumult and chaos to finally bring peace to their father's memory.
Generic's New Plays for Dog Days showcases brand new works by local writers. "Son and Brother" is an original play by local author John F.X. Delaney and was heavily workshopped in partnership with "The Playwrights Forum" and "The Venue on 35th Street". For more information on new play development, contact theater president, Jeannette Rainey, at 714-2343.
Tickets are $10.
