Overview
Adult siblings Mordy and Jane have a problem. Their dreadful, centenarian grandfather is an emotional and financial tax on the family, and he just won’t die. Scheming almost entirely via text messages, the siblings hatch an outrageous plan to relieve themselves of their family’s burdens and their own.
Casting & Production
Casting
JANE BERMAN — a 39-year-old woman
MORDY BERMAN — a 34-year-old man
(They’re siblings. They’re Jews. They don’t need to be white.)
Setting
Time
2019
Place
New Jersey & California
Reviews
“The play grabs you from the start and keeps you involved and surprised until a finale that is both surprising and welcome.”
—Sarasota Herald-Tribune
“A deliciously dark comedy! … A thoughtfully-reflective look at familial relationships that will surely resonate with audiences of all backgrounds and experiences.”
—Bradenton Times
“An up-to-the-minute play covering multi-generational themes with a wicked sense of humor.”
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“Laugh out loud funny, but it’s also a little bit heartbreaking at times. That’s a challenging mix to sustain, but The Burdens succeeds.”
—Sarasota Magazine
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