Good Samaritans

by Madison Fargo

For this prodigal daughter, returning home may have been a big mistake. Her family are your basic church-going, God-fearing people. Except that her brother’s face is covered in mysterious cuts and bruises, and Mom’s new boyfriend just so happens to be twenty years old, and naked in their living room. A pitch black comedy, this family portrait depicts a crisis of faith, a desire for pain, and the surprising...

For this prodigal daughter, returning home may have been a big mistake. Her family are your basic church-going, God-fearing people. Except that her brother’s face is covered in mysterious cuts and bruises, and Mom’s new boyfriend just so happens to be twenty years old, and naked in their living room. A pitch black comedy, this family portrait depicts a crisis of faith, a desire for pain, and the surprising endurance of love.

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Good Samaritans

Recommended by

  • Christopher Gould: Good Samaritans by Madison Fargo
    “

    this playwright has a unique voice, and any theater interested in new plays should read it and consider helping it in its development

    this playwright has a unique voice, and any theater interested in new plays should read it and consider helping it in its development

    ”
  • Shaun Leisher: Good Samaritans by Madison Fargo
    “

    This play went way darker than I ever could have imagined and my is better for it. Fargo really puts toxic theology on display and doesn’t let up on it. These characters are so complicated and messy but it was a blast to get to spend time with them.

    This play went way darker than I ever could have imagined and my is better for it. Fargo really puts toxic theology on display and doesn’t let up on it. These characters are so complicated and messy but it was a blast to get to spend time with them.

    ”
  • Kitchen Dog Theater: Good Samaritans by Madison Fargo
    “

    We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2019 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

    We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2019 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

    ”

Character Information

  • Kristen
    A devoutly religious matriarch. On one hand, doting mother and girlfriend. On the other, a powerful zealot.
    45
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Dylan
    Kristen's son. Nervous and flighty, with a terrifying rage just under the surface. Lives in his mother's world.
    17
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Kaylee
    Kristen's eldest child. The prodigal daughter, returning home. Loud mouthed and tactless, but not without a heart.
    21
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Jason
    Kristen's lover. Sweet, secretive, and a little on the slow side.
    19
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Reading, Wrights of Spring Festival, 2017

Production History

  • Fringe, Chicago Fringe Festival, 2018

Awards

  • New Works Festival
    Kitchen Dog Theatre
    Finalist
    2019