The Empty Nesters

by Garret Jon Groenveld

When Greg and Frances drop their youngest child off at college in Arizona, they take a little vacation to the Skywalk at the Grand Canyon West on their way back to Los Angeles. Faced with the prospect of an empty home, these helicopter parents are faced with the question, "What do you want to be when they grow up?" A light drama exploring that unspoken period between when your kids leave and before you become...

When Greg and Frances drop their youngest child off at college in Arizona, they take a little vacation to the Skywalk at the Grand Canyon West on their way back to Los Angeles. Faced with the prospect of an empty home, these helicopter parents are faced with the question, "What do you want to be when they grow up?" A light drama exploring that unspoken period between when your kids leave and before you become grandparents.

Finalist for the Global Age Project at the Aurora Theatre in 2011, it will receive it's World Premiere at 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa in 2015.

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The Empty Nesters

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  • Kyle Therral Wilson: The Empty Nesters by Garret Jon Groenveld
    “

    Moving, relatable, and funny, The Empty Nesters is a solid 2-character play with meaty roles for two strong mid-career actors.

    Moving, relatable, and funny, The Empty Nesters is a solid 2-character play with meaty roles for two strong mid-career actors.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, Theatre Resources Unlimited, 2014
  • Reading, PlayGround, 2013
  • Reading, 6th Street Playhouse, 2013