Of Good Stock
by Melissa Ross

Name: Of Good Stock
Brand: Melissa Ross
SKU: 9780822233749
Rating: 3.62 (30 reviews)

Of Good Stock Book Cover — Of Good Stock Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

Unit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the rawness and depth of the characters in this play, finding the dialogues engaging and relatable. Many enjoyed the blend of humor and heartfelt moments, though some were critical of the formatting and character relatability.

Deep and relatable charactersEngaging dialogueHumorous and heartwarming momentsSome find punctuation distractingLack of relatable characters

Synopsis

When legendary novelist Mick Stockton died, he left his three daughters a house in Cape Cod, control over his books, and a whole lot of issues.

Years later, the men in their lives struggle to be a part of this elusive family’s legacy.

It’s not always easy keeping up with the hurricane of the whip-smart and sharp-tongued Stockton Sisters.

Especially during a weekend filled with dramatic confrontations and surprising confessions.

But good scotch helps.

A raw, poignant, and hilarious look at the fun and dysfunction of family.

Press Reviews

"Smoothly paced, occasionally touching, and…as comforting as a quart of mint chocolate chip ice cream, eaten straight from the container.” —The New York Times. “The reunion, oiled with scotch, leads to upsetting revelations, the airing of grievances, clumsy tendernesses, profane screams and forgiving ruminations that volley across the stage in a zany, often very funny cacophony…Ross’s characters are drawn with assurance, wit and gentle mockery—we definitely have met these people…” —Los Angeles Times. “Laugh-out-loud funny…relatable and thoroughly entertaining.” —Entertainment Weekly. “Ross displays a flair for writing sharp, funny dialogue.” —The Hollywood Reporter. “An engrossing mix of humor and heart. Ross’s three sisters strike a fine balance between the comfortingly recognizable and enchantingly fresh."
— TheaterMania