The Remains
by Ken Urban

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Highlights

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90 minsPresent DayUnit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

Synopsis

It’s just another dinner with the in-laws.

Just another lasagna, another bottle of wine, maybe even some whiskey if the mood is right – or wrong.

Kevin and Theo have been married for ten years, and they have decided its time to tell their nearest and dearest about their life-changing news.

Balancing bitter and sweet with a deep sense of love, honesty and irony, The Remains is a story of moving forward together yet apart, wherever the heart may take you.

Press Reviews

"The vitality, compassion and wisdom of Ken Urban’s writing are revealed in every scene... The dramatic paths he forges are roads to emotional enlightenment."
— Peter Marks, former Washington Post chief theatre critic

"The Remains will spark recognition in anyone who has ever had a long-term relationship."
— Washington Post

"See it with someone you love, someone you live with, someone you like a lot, or someone you might like a thoughtful laugh with."
— DC Theater Arts

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Kevin Late 30s, person of color	—	30s	Late 30s, person of color
Trish Early 60s	—	60s	Early 60s
Len 70s	—	70s	70s
Andrea Late 40s Theo and Kevin are married. Theo is two to three years older than Kevin. Andrea and Kevin are siblings. Kevin is adopted. Andrea is about eight years older. Theo is Trish and Len’s son. Len is older than Trish by about fifteen years. In the Studio Theatre production, the role of Kevin was performed by an Indian American actor. In future productions, Kevin could be cast with an actor of color who is not necessarily Indian American.	—	40s	Late 40s Theo and Kevin are married. Theo is two to three years older than Kevin. Andrea and Kevin are siblings. Kevin is adopted. Andrea is about eight years older. Theo is Trish and Len’s son. Len is older than Trish by about fifteen years. In the Studio Theatre production, the role of Kevin was performed by an Indian American actor. In future productions, Kevin could be cast with an actor of color who is not necessarily Indian American.
Theo Early 40s	—	40s	Early 40s