A Nice Family Gathering
by Phil Olson

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Highlights

120 mins Present Day Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle) Interior Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes American Comedy

Synopsis

"A Nice Family Gathering is a story about a man who loved his wife so much, he almost told her.

It's Thanksgiving Day and the first family gathering at the Lundeen household since the Patriarch died.

At the gathering, Dad comes back as a ghost with a mission; to tell his wife he loved her, something he neglected to tell her while he was alive.

After all, they were only married for 41 years.

The problem is, she can't hear or see him.

The trouble begins when Mom invites a date for dinner."--Publisher's website.

Press Reviews

"Hilarious and touching!"

— LA Weekly, Pick of the Week

"Exquisite sense of humor!"

— Daily Variety

"A good heart is behind all this family silliness!"

— Los Angeles Times

"Garrison Keillor meets "Topper" by way of "Fargo"!"

— NPR

"A surefire, laugh-a-minute hit!"

— The Tolucan Times

Characters

Character
Mom

60s-70s

Dad

60s-70s

Michael

the older brother, 30s-40s

Jill

Michael's wife, 20s-30s

Stacy

the younger sister, 20s-30s

Jerry

the gentleman caller, 60s-70s

Mrs. Enquist

the neighbor, 60s-70s (voiceover only, could double cast)

Carl

the middle brother, 30s-40s

Publication

Publisher Samuel French
Year 2006
Binding Paperback
Pages 105
Place New York, NY
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573632372
ISBN-10 0573632375
LCCN 2007540749
LCC PS3615.L7526 N53 2006

A Nice Family Gathering is a American comedy play written by Phil Olson and published by Samuel French in New York, NY (2006).

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Fee: Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)

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