Synopsis
The Lyons
$13 Published by Dramatists Play Service
3 Male 3 Female
As Ben Lyons lies dying, his wife of forty years, Rita, flips through decorating magazines, planning a living room make-over
"I know you won't actually be there to enjoy it, but I'd like to think you'd like it"
It's clear Ben and Rita have been at war for many years, and that Ben's impending demise has brought no relief
When they're joined by their children, Lisa and Curtis, all efforts at a pleasant visit or a sentimental goodbye to the dying patriarch are soon abandoned as terrible secrets and vicious accusations replace sentimental memories ...
"Hilariously frank, clear-sighted, compassionate and forgiving ... laughter that rises in close and regular waves ... Welcome to Broadway at last, Mr. Silver ... this cozy-but-nasty family portrait is just the right vehicle to bring you here" ~ NY Times
"Black-comedy perfection" ~ Hollywood Reporter
"Silver's in top form ... a funny, furious little tale of family annihilation with honesty, savagery, and humanity, a story about how we all, ultimately, pick out our own urns. It succeeds marvellously" ~ NY Magazine
"Smart and funny and moving" ~ NY Observer