Jules saw something terrible in the Idaho hospital the night her mom died, but she’ll never say what it was. Not to her ex, Olivia, and especially not to her brother, Jake, who keeps trying to convince her to go with him to the Greenbelt to spread their mom’s ashes with their father, Alan. But try as she might, Jules can’t shake the memories of the past that haunt her like a gin soaked hangover, and as the day unravels the past events surrounding her mother’s death come to light. A serio-comic play that jumps between past and present, On the Greenbelt is an exploration of Family, Love, Memory and the Question of “How do we process grief?”
Cast:
JULES - early 30’s, she/her. Sarcastic, wounded, would rather self-medicate or run from pain rather than face it. Becoming distressingly aware that she's turning into her parents as she gets older. Pansexual but hasn’t fully “come out” yet. Works at Flying M Coffee as a barista.
JAKE - early 30’s, he/him. Asian-American. Jules’ adopted brother. Big heart, dutiful, older than Jules by a few months but acts like "the little brother". Still doesn't know how to load a dishwasher. Married to Mallory.
LYDIA - late 50’s, she/her. Jules and Jake’s mother. Married to Alan. Protestant. Charismatic, forthright, secure in her own power and opinions. Matriarch of the family. Proud of being a homemaker and artist for her adult life. Loves to travel.
ALAN - late 50’s, he/him. Jules and Jake’s father. Married to Lydia. Easy going, a softie at heart. Has been comfortably working in middle management at the same company for 30 years. Happy to let his wife do the talking. Laughs at his own jokes.
OLIVIA - early 30’s, she/her or they/them. Latinx. Jules’ girlfriend of three years. Unafraid to speak her mind. More patient and long-suffering than is probably good for her. Values honesty. Came out as queer in high school.
MALLORY - late 20’s, she/her. White. Works at St. Luke’s as a nurse. Buoyantly cheerful, pragmatic, a proper lady. Passive aggressive. An ex rodeo queen. Desperately wants to fit into the family. Married to Jake.
