House of the Rising Son

When Trent brings Felix home to New Orleans to meet his father and homophobic grandfather, the family’s demons come slithering into the light.  Watchful ghosts, sinister hustlers, and a myriad of parasites lead Felix on a Southern Gothic journey to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.  Named Best New Play of 2011 by the Los Angeles Times and nominated for a GLAAD Award and winner of two LADCC Awards.

Cast: 
CAST OF CHARACTERS (Four actors) DR. TRENT VARRO, 30s-40s, a parasitologist, also plays: MAUREEN, organizer of a literary festival FELIX MARTIN, 20s-30s, a fundraiser and folklorist, also plays: TOD, a desperate soul GARRETT VARRO, 50s-60s, a restoration architect, also plays: LENDELL, a psychic tour guide BOWEN VARRO, 70s-80s, a poet, also plays: ROBERT, a gay tour guide
Authors: 
Tom Jacobson