Vivienne finally faces her sister's addiction and its impact on her son. In the apartment next door, Jonathan’s house arrest seems less important than his daughter's choice of college. While listening to fights through closed doors and thin walls, young Kenny learns about his forged family and the traits he may one day inherit.
This tender and matter-of-fact narrative explores normalized and adverse trauma in the home as well as through internet and news media between 2009 and 2019. Mercy was a finalist for the 2020 Bay Area Playwrights Festival.
Cast:
Vivienne: 40s; African-American female; a raw nerve; also plays “Mama 2” and
“Viv" when designated
Jonathan: 40s; African-American male; a calm storm; also plays “Father” when
designated
Connie: 30s - 40s; African-American female; an optimistic addict; also plays
“Constance” and “Mama 2” when designated
Kyra: late teens, 20s; African-American; a burgeoning adult; also plays “Janet” and
“Younger Connie” when designated
Kenny: child, 18; a quiet critic; also plays “Kyra,”
“Johnny,” “Younger Jonathan” and “Daddy” (when designated)
Jack: 20s - 40s; African-American male; a playful addict
Note:
-Kenny is played by an adult at all times.
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