Mercy (Szymkowicz)

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Cast Size

1w, 3m
Duration

75 Minutes
Target Audience

Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary

Orville is trying to get on with his life after his wife was killed in a car accident. His father is mostly taking care of his still unnamed infant daughter while his boss at work is aggressively trying to comfort him. Everything changes when he sees the man responsible for his wife's death. Is someone in this much pain capable of forgiveness?

History

Mercy premiered at New Jersey Repertory Theatre in Long Branch, NJ in June 2018 under the direction of Gail Winar.

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Performing Groups

Orville Marks - Male 30s to 40s, Any Race/ethnicity
Walter Marks - Orville's father, Male 60s to 70s, Any Race/Ethnicity
Brenda James - Orville's boss, Female 20s to 40s, Any Race/Ethnicity
Ian Sanders - Drunk driver, Male 20s to 40s, Any Race/ethnicity

Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
Setting
New York
Additional Features No intermission
Duration 75 Minutes
Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes

Media

"Mercy has a significant story that brings to light important issues of our times that include the devastating problems caused by drunk drivers, the trials of single parenting, and the value of family support." Broadway World

"Tautly constructed" Asbury Park Press

This is a strong work, dealing with a realistic situation and creating true-to-life characters performed by a talented cast." Out in NJ

"A Poignant New Play Excellently Presented" Broadway World

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Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Authors

Adam Szymkowicz

Adam Szymkowicz's plays have been produced throughout the U.S., and in Canada, England, Wales, The Isle of Man, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Turkey, Switzerland, South Korea, Thailand, Sweden, Austria, Slovenia and Lithuania. His work has ...

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Mercy (Szymkowicz)