A Place at Forest Lawn - FULL-LENGTH

A Place at Forest Lawn follows the journey of discovery, peace and ultimate reconciliation taken by Clara, a cantankerous old lady, and her devoted best friend, Gertrude

As Clara comes to terms with the choices she has made in her life, she must confront Jack, her estranged son

She and Gertrude also encounter an impressionable young priest, their stoned-out, fun-loving driver and an aged movie actor who still has an eye for the ladies as well as his own version of the truth

After receiving a bill for an expensive mausoleum, Jack comes back to town expecting his mother to be dead, only to find her very much alive

He stays for a few days to work out her affairs, but their close physical proximity fuels age-old tensions and causes deeply buried secrets to come to light with painful results

Gertrude searches for a meaningful existence at this stage of her life and becomes part of a volunteer program at the hospital, but that too has its consequences

Each character comes to realize their own personal truth while attaining an understanding of those they love ... but not without a price

A Place at Forest Lawn surprises with humor, comforts with insight and charms with intriguing characters. On a simple unit set where subtle lighting, smart dialogue and dynamic acting deliver emotional revelations, this vibrant play peels back layers to reveal the essential truths of life, encouraging us to simply be there for each other, no matter what age

"Surprises appear from every corner of the stage, as the six characters are rattled, shaken loose, closed down, split wide-open, pieced back together with biting words, sliced humor, gentility, loyalty, and love. Guaranteed to spark discussion, as well it should" ~ Colorado Backstage

"A glorious comedy about the reunion of a career obsessed son with his mother at a rest home filled with delightful, cleverly realized characters" ~ Desert Post Weekly