HIGH FIDELITY
A Cleveland police officer, a young man named Frank, and his eccentric father Leonard, come together in a jailhouse setting on an August afternoon in 1971. The story unfolds as Frank arrives to retrieve Leonard, who has been arrested after an outrageous public incident involving nudity and wild proclamations about being an alien from “Planet Fidelius.” Through comedic dialogue and escalating absurdity, the characters reveal deeper family tensions and personal struggles. As the tale twists towards its conclusion, the humorous and surreal situation transforms into a revelation—Leonard’s claims may not be as far-fetched as they seem. With themes of identity, belief, and family, the play attempts to balance wit and mystery, culminating in an unexpected extraterrestrial twist.
Cast
CAST OF CHARACTERS OFFICER HILL (Age: any): A straightforward and mildly sarcastic Cleveland police officer. While professional, he has a dry sense of humor that emerges in his interactions. FRANK (Age: 20s): A frustrated yet caring son. Responsible and practical, he struggles to balance his love for his father with the chaos Leonard causes. LEONARD (Age: 40s): Frank’s father. A flamboyant and unpredictable man. Prone to grandiose and eccentric behavior, he hides layers of vulnerability beneath his outrageous antics.
Authors
Donald Loftus
