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Redemption: An American Family Tragedy

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BLURB (a short synopsis)
Redemption regards the dissolution of a family because its members are unable or unwilling to forgive one another. Themes include anger; sexual abuse; marital problems; suicide; family dysfunction; LGBTQ identity issues and challenging lack of acceptance; obsessive/compulsive behavior; fear to change; and, obviously, forgiveness.
LENGTH of PLAY or MUSICAL in MINUTES
90
PRODUCTION HISTORY
Not produced yet.
NUMBER of ACTORS that are PART of the SCRIPT
5
DESRIPTIONS of CHARACTERS that are PART of YOUR SCRIPT
Adam 60, distant emotionally
Lena 49, Adam's wife, sensuous and aging nicely
George 30, their son, doctoral student, living on his own
Billie 22, their daughter, social work student, living at home
Seth 18, their son, high-strung and complex, living at home
County Coroner [could be an unseen and unheard character; no lines]
YOUR FULL NAME
Ron Talarico
Postal code
97222
Country
United States
YOUR BIOGRAPHY
Born and raised in Portland Oregon I graduated with a Masters in Italian. I worked for 10 years with young adults with disabilities; 2-1/2 years serving alcoholics; and the final 23 years of my career at Portland State University. I have written numerous short reflections and essays and 2 memoirs. In 2023 I completed "Redemption: An American Family Tragedy."
WEBSITE
rontalarico.com
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