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Mercy (Szymkowicz)

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  1w, 3m

Adam Szymkowicz

Mercy (Szymkowicz)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    75 Minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

Details

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?
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Performing Groups
Orville Marks Walter Marks- Orville's father Brenda James- Orville's boss Ian Sanders- Drunk driver

Male 30s to 40s, Any Race/ethnicity Male 60s to 70s, Any Race/Ethnicity Female 20s to 40s, Any Race/Ethnicity Male 20s to 40s, Any Race/ethnicity

  • Setting New York
  • 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

Licensing & Materials

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Authors

Adam Szymkowicz

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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