Marvin's Room

From: L.A. Theatre Works
Series: L.A. Theatre Works
Length: 01:58:00

A family crisis leads to a reluctant reunion. Read the full description.

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Playing: Marvin's Room
From: L.A. Theatre Works

Marvin_art_small Bessie has devoted her entire adult life to caring for her ailing father. When Bessie learns she has cancer, she turns to her estranged sister Lee for help. And when Lee arrives with her two sons, all involved must confront their feelings about sickness, dying, and each other.

Marvin's Room by Scott McPherson stars Mary Steenburgen, Roxanne Hart, and Jason Ritter. The show includes a piece on end-of-life care.

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Piece Description

Bessie has devoted her entire adult life to caring for her ailing father. When Bessie learns she has cancer, she turns to her estranged sister Lee for help. And when Lee arrives with her two sons, all involved must confront their feelings about sickness, dying, and each other.

Marvin's Room by Scott McPherson stars Mary Steenburgen, Roxanne Hart, and Jason Ritter. The show includes a piece on end-of-life care.

Timing and Cues

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