Marvin's Room
by Scott McPherson
Director: Julie Jordan
Producer: Karen Vanover & Trisha Courtney
Production Dates: November 15 - 24, 2019
Premiering at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago in 1990, Marvin's Room won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play in 1992. Bessie, a strong-willed woman, takes care of her bedridden father and eccentric Aunt Ruth. After Bessie is diagnosed with leukemia, her estranged sister, Lee, comes to visit and be tested as a possible bone marrow donor for her sister. The reunion between the sisters is initially uncomfortable, aggravated by the difficult behavior of Lee’s two sons. The two women eventually confront their shortcomings as sisters, reach out to each other, and arrive at an understanding about the importance of family.
CAST:
Amy Eyers ------------ Bessie
Beth Griffin ----------- Dr. Wally
Claudia Kasvin -------- Ruth
Hunter Gee ----------- Charlie
John Vanderplough --- Bob / Marvin / Disney Character
Ethan Finder ---------- Hank
Mandy Goodwin ------ Lee
Teri Foltz -------------- Dr. Charlotte / Retirement Home Director
by Scott McPherson
Director: Julie Jordan
Producer: Karen Vanover & Trisha Courtney
Production Dates: November 15 - 24, 2019
Premiering at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago in 1990, Marvin's Room won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play in 1992. Bessie, a strong-willed woman, takes care of her bedridden father and eccentric Aunt Ruth. After Bessie is diagnosed with leukemia, her estranged sister, Lee, comes to visit and be tested as a possible bone marrow donor for her sister. The reunion between the sisters is initially uncomfortable, aggravated by the difficult behavior of Lee’s two sons. The two women eventually confront their shortcomings as sisters, reach out to each other, and arrive at an understanding about the importance of family.
CAST:
Amy Eyers ------------ Bessie
Beth Griffin ----------- Dr. Wally
Claudia Kasvin -------- Ruth
Hunter Gee ----------- Charlie
John Vanderplough --- Bob / Marvin / Disney Character
Ethan Finder ---------- Hank
Mandy Goodwin ------ Lee
Teri Foltz -------------- Dr. Charlotte / Retirement Home Director