August 9-17, 2019
The Ortiz Funeral Room is in big trouble: The body of beloved community activist and nun Sister Rose has been stolen from the viewing room, and waiting for her proper return are some of New York City’s most emotionally charged, life-challenged neighborhood denizens, trying to find a place to put their grief, checkered pasts and their uncertain futures. Among the equally hilarious and tragic twelve characters, you’ll meet Rooftop, a chronically unfaithful but otherwise popular Los Angeles DJ, looking to reconcile with the love of his life; Pinky and Edwin, two brothers tragically linked forever; and the outrageously angry Norca, who doesn’t let the fact that she slept with her best friend’s husband deter her from the full expectation of being immediately forgiven of her sin by her best friend, Inez, still in pain fifteen years later. The rest of the crowd in this dark, insightful and very funny comedy inevitably square off on each other, motivated by rage, pain and a scary desire to come clean—perhaps for the first time.
Note: This production contains strong language and alcohol/smoking. It may not be appropriate for our younger audiences.
Cast & Creative Team
Balthazar: Alex Gilbert
Edwin: Joshua King
Father Lux: Paul Cayen
Flip: Cameron Walker
Gail: T.J. Cravens
Inez: Martikah Williams
Marcia: Sarah Reid
Norca: Brandilyn Kelly
Pinky: Cory Simon
Rooftop: Tony Brown
Sonia: Natasia White
Vic: Frank Procopio
Director: Lynn Barbato King
Producer: Sarah Anson
Stage Manager: Michael King
Set Design: Chris Lupia
Lighting Design: Liam Fitzpatrick
Sound Design: Rob Searle
Costume Design: Lynn Barbato King