Based on true events during 2011's Hurricane Irene, The Generator tackles the recent "neighbor wars" phenomenon—unexpectedly violent conflicts sparked by minor sources like noisy power generators. The play addresses America's polarized social and political climate and asks the question: are we in this together, or is it every man for himself?
Cast:
JACK WILSON: Late 50s, former newspaperman originally from Minnesota. Married to Lisa. LISA WILSON: 40 years old, pregnant with her first child. A food writer married to Jack. JESS: Early 40s. Lisa and Jack’s friend. A single, female book editor who lives in New York City. TINA: An Australian in her early 30s. Lives next door to Lisa and Jack, married to Shannon. SHANNON: Originally from the south. A pastry chef in her late 20s, married to Tina. IRENE: 50 and single, lives in the neighborhood. She runs an award-winning restaurant nearby.
