Synopsis
Eric and Elliot
Published by Dramatic Publishing
3 Male 2 Female
Eric and Elliot are brothers who set out to seek help for their mother, who has spiraled into a debilitating depression
Along the way the boys get lost. They encounter others who encourage them to try different paths forward
Eventually, the brothers discover that it is only by facing their own pasts and the tragic events of a particular day the previous summer that they will find help for their mother - and for themselves
Told with a mix of gentle humor, fantasy and emotion, Eric and Elliot encourages audiences to discuss the serious issues of depression and suicide
The play offers hope for those affected and alternatives to the permanent solution to a temporary problem. One flexible, transformational set
1 of the actors plays two roles