The Roommate
by Jen Silverman

Name: The Roommate
Brand: Jen Silverman
SKU: 9780573705410
Rating: 4.07 (161 reviews)

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Highlights

Female

105 minsPresent DayAll WomenUnit Set/Multiple SettingsContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesComedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the unique focus on the relationship between two older women, with many highlighting the intriguing character dynamics and emotional depth of the play. Some commend Jen Silverman's writing for its humor and relatability, while others find the themes of midlife crisis engaging. However, a few critiques mention the predictability of certain plot twists and the play's resolution feeling somewhat cheap.

Intriguing character dynamicsFunny and real dialogueUnique focus on older women's relationshipsSome plot twists felt predictable

Synopsis

Sharon, in her mid-fifties, is recently divorced and needs a roommate to share her Iowa home.

Robyn, also in her mid-fifties, needs a place to hide and a chance to start over.

But as Sharon begins to uncover Robyn’s secrets, they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform her life completely.

A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life – and what happens when the wheels come off.

Press Reviews

"The Roommate tugs at the heartstrings as much as it tickles the funny bone."
— Louisville.com

"A warm and wonderful story that explores how a person's ideas about herself can be limiting but, under certain circumstances, can change in a short period of time and alter the trajectory of one's life."
— The Courier-Journal

"It’s probably going to enjoy a really long life in Equity houses and community theaters around the country. It’s just that good, and just that fun."
— Arts-Louisville.com

"Jen Silverman's The Roommate, a new one-act about isolation, second chances and the consequences of our choices, is as tragic as they come – and it's a tragedy that subtly grows beneath peals of uproarious laughter."
— Broadway World