Synopsis
Checks & Balances
Published by Broadway Play Publishing
2 Male 3 Female
He gets a part-time bookkeeping job with the founder - a woman well into her 80s who appears to be losing her memory
Upon inspection of her finances, he uncovers numerous checks written to the maid
This leads him on a journey of unexpected twists and turns that in the end challenge his own values and ethics
The play explores issues regarding immigration (both legal and illegal), class, privilege, the definition of family
And how society chooses to deal with its aged
Runs about 100 minutes