CommonWealth: A Play Set in Massachusetts
In CommonWealth, Two young women in dire circumstances hatch a plan to propel themselves into a better life, but their decisions set in motion consequences they could never have foreseen. Set on the backdrop of the opioid epidemic, a story about trying to escape your environment when the system is stacked against you.
Cast
Molly O'Riordan: Late 20's, Can hold her own. She tends to be a bit of a follower. Can think quickly on her feet. Best friends with Angela. Angela Rossi: Late 20's, Smart, sexy and confident. She knows how to survive. Will do anything for her child. Best friends with Molly. Janet Zaleski: Early 40's, local busy body, boisterous and street smart. A heroin addict. Colin O'Connell: Early 30's, MA cop. Charming and witty. Is helplessly in love with Angela. Molly's brother. Ryan O'Riordan: Early 30's, a MA cop rising up the ranks. He plays by the rules. Is married to Molly. Riley Rossi: Age 8, Angela's daughter. Precocious and witty. Tom boy.
Authors
Niki Hatzidis and Anastasia Rutkowski