Carlos is an 80-year-old Cuban emigre, who is comatose and in the last stages of life. His son Charlie, a composer, is his only caregiver. He is tired and anxious to return to his music. His estranged wife Lima uninvitedly arrives and offers him respite. Lima advocates for Carmen, Charlie’s mother who suffers from advanced Alzheimer’s, to be reunited with her husband Carlos. Charlie is adamantly against this citing his mother’s severe dementia. When Charlie is told that his father’s death is imminent, he finally agrees for his mother to visit.
What results is the disclosure of a tightly-held, family secret.
Cast:
(In Order of Appearance)
CARLOS: 80 years old, a South Florida resident. Emigrated to the U.S. with his wife, Carmen and son, Charlie.
CHARLIE: 45 years old, a musician.
LIMA: EARLY 40S. Top executive in a mid-sized bank.
A NURSE: Double cast as "Carmen.” A dedicated hospice nurse.
OSTROFF: Double cast as "Lima.” Eastern European who emigrated to Cuba.
CARMEN: 76 years old, a native of Cuba. Emigrated to the U.S. with her husband Carlos and son, Charlie.
