The tale of one family's journey through humor and heartache, seperation and self-discovery, Marvin's Room examines the ties that bind families together . . . whether they like it or not. The play was later turned into an acclaimed movie starring Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Diane Keaton, and Robert De Niro.
Bessie lives in Florida where she cares for her Aunt Ruth and her ailing father, Marvin. When she is diagnosed with leukemia, Bessie's only hope is to contact her long-estranged sister Lee in the hopes of finding a match for a bone marrow transplant. Complicating matters is Lee's troubled son, Hank, who has just been released from a mental institution following a wave of arson. Veering between high tragedy and absurd comedy, McPherson's play is a dazzling call for strength, good-humor, and compassion, even in the midst of debilitating illness.
Director: David Petrarca
Cast: Tom Aulino, Adam Chapnick, Alice Drummond, Lisa Emery, Laura Esterman, Karl Maschek, Tim Monsion, Mark Rosenthal, and Shona Tucker Director: David Petrarca
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