A new play written by
Richard James Zieman & Joel Z. Cornfield 
Directed by Cheryl Snodgrass
September 2019

THE STORY: Just out of rehab, Nicole tries to reconcile with her mother Barbara, and her older brother, Kyle.  Years of estrangement, regret and acrimony complicate their tempestuous relationships, and the sudden absence of Nicole’s rehab counselor threatens to undo all the progress she’s made.  The play is a heartfelt examination of how the present opioid crisis in the United States is felt by one average family, and how the ravages of addiction decimate not only the addict, but those in their orbit who love them as well. 

Acclaimed Chicago director Cheryl Snodgrass assembled a powerhouse cast of Chicago talent for this world premiere.  Elizabeth Rude (Barbara), Tara Bouldrey (Nicole), Bobby Bowman (Kyle) played the family in crisis, and were joined by Lori Lee (Aunt Susan), Sydney Genco (Jennifer) and Nevada Montgomery (Fayth).  The show was produced by the Glass Apple Artistic Director, Chicago actor-director Brian McKnight.

Scenic design was by Evan Frank, Lighting design by Shelbi Arndt, Costume design by Gary Nocco, Props design by Isisoro Topete, and Sound design by DJ Douglass.  Ally Wetz was the production manager. The production was Stage Managed by Spencer Fritz and Assistant Stage Managed by Simon Berdes.