Down the Road
from Yakima

Synopsis: It’s 1997 in small-town Spokane, Washington, and middle-aged, closeted drug addict Mick blames all his problems on his stepfather, Keith, who lives with Mick’s Alzheimer’s-ridden mom in a seniors’ residence. Mick faces multiple crises, the worst of which is a pile of debt, and hatches a plan to force Keith to fix it all. Mick’s brother Ben (openly gay) is forced to play defense as Mick lobs endless chaos into the family mix, culminating in an explosive finale.

Themes:  Drugs, addiction, gay, LGBT, Alzheimer’s, dementia, senior citizens, family fight.

Cast size: 5-6, depending on doubling. Four males, one female. One of the males and the female must be able to play age 70~.

Production considerations: 90~ minute run, intended for an uninterrupted run, but intermission option provided. Single set with four distinct components: 2 seniors’ bedrooms, a hallway, and an exterior. The bedrooms require recliner chairs and one requires a bed with protective railing.