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Synopsis

Irish-American Erik Blake has brought his wife and his mother for Thanksgiving at the new home of his daughter and her boyfriend. His mother (affectionately referred to as “Momo”) is suffering from Alzheimer’s, and his other daughter Aimee has recently been the victim of a nasty breakup. The parents are disappointed that their daughters have left home to struggle in New York City, and worried that they are abandoning their values. The Humans tells the story of the quintessential family reunion: a group of people who love each other but still wrestle with basic human fears: old age, abandonment, poverty, and death. Filled with equal parts humor and hurt, The Humans is a Tony-award winning play from popular playwright Stephen Karam (Speech and Debate).

Show Information

Category
Play
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2014
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary
Time & Place
manhattan, chinatown, present day, thanksgiving
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, Mature Audiences, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Mature Adult, Young Adult, Adult, Elderly Characters

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Fiona "Momo" Blake

Lead

Female

Erik Blake

Lead

Male

Deirdre Blake

Lead

Female

Aimee Blake

Lead

Female

Brigid Blake

Lead

Female

Richard Saad

Lead

Male

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