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Untold Damage

Full-Length Play, Dark Comedy  /  2w, 4m, 1any gender (adult)

Gardner McKay

For six years, Tomby has deceived his family, manipulating them into catering to his wishes. His twin brother has tried to kill him, his sister is in love with him, and her fiancé wants him dead. With his father suffering brain damage from a Navy wound, it’s up to hardworking Mom – who knows everyone’s secrets – to hold the family together.

Untold Damage

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 4m, 1any gender (adult)
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • Suggested Use
    • Cutting Approved for Competition
    • Scene work
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
For six years, Tomby has deceived his family, manipulating them into catering to his wishes. His twin brother has tried to kill him, his sister is in love with him, and her fiancé wants him dead. With his father suffering brain damage from a Navy wound, it’s up to hardworking Mom – who knows everyone’s secrets – to hold the family together. Winner of an NEA grant when presented at Actors Studio and produced on PBS Television Theatre with Richard Dreyfus and Geraldine Fitzgerald, Untold Damage is an unusual family story.
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Performing Groups

THOMAS Tomby VICKERY – Developmentally disabled (18)
GREG Ga VICKERY – His twin brother (18)
SHELLEY Sissy VICKERY – His sister (24)
LLOYD Poppa VICKERY – His father (50s)
LOUISE Momma VICKERY – His mother (50s)
RICHARDRick FORTE – Sissy's ex-fiance (late 20s)
IRENE MANN – Of the Veteran's Administration (50s)

Mrs. Mann will be played as a woman by either a male or a female actor.

  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

“Off-center comedy drama... powerfully funny and wise.” – Variety

“Murderously funny, moving play... It focuses on the various natures of true love.” – L.A. Times

“Off-center comedy drama of the Jerome family's coming of age, in spite of bizarre behavior madness, duplicity and even a touch of incest... [It] has truly touching moments... Mr. McKay's writing is at top form, powerfully funny and wise.” – Variety

“Hilarious, stirring and deep.” – Herald Examiner

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)

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  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Gardner McKay

Gardner McKay

George Cadogan Gardner McKay (1932-2001) was born in Manhattan, New York City. His early years were spent in France, Connecticut and Kentucky. At age 15, he published his first story. He attended Cornell University, where he edited the humor magazine, wrote a film review colu ...

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