The Good Counselor

The Good Counselor

The Good Counselor

The Good Counselor

Overview

The Good Counselor is a new drama about a chosen son's quest for truth. Vincent, a bright young lawyer in the Public Defender department has been assigned to defend a young woman accused of killing her three-week-old son. Hounded by his community and haunted by his past, Vincent struggles to defend both neglectful mothers: his client, and his own. A thought-provoking and beautifully written play, The Good Counselor literally prompts the audience to serve as the jury in determining what it means to be a good parent.

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Cautions

  • Caution Drugs Drugs
  • Caution Strong Language Strong Language
  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Genre: Mystery/Thriller
  • Time Period: Contemporary, Present Day
  • Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s), Role(s) for Latino Actor(s), Ensemble cast, Flexible cast size, Multicultural casting, Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle), Parts for Senior Actors
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences, Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Authors

Kathryn Grant

Kathryn Grant grew up in the Philadelphia area and moved to New York to study acting at the Juilliard School, eventually appearing in over 100 plays in New York and around the country. She began writing as a member of the American Renaissance Theater workshop where artists ar ...
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