Fishtown

by Michael Quinn

Bobby O’Neill hasn’t been around. After he skips out on the Thanksgiving meal, his sister Lena comes over to his apartment in Fishtown, Philadelphia, to investigate. She confronts her brother about the life he’s made for himself –– and the family that was rocked by his years-long heroin addiction. A painful reconciliation for the current American moment.

Bobby O’Neill hasn’t been around. After he skips out on the Thanksgiving meal, his sister Lena comes over to his apartment in Fishtown, Philadelphia, to investigate. She confronts her brother about the life he’s made for himself –– and the family that was rocked by his years-long heroin addiction. A painful reconciliation for the current American moment.

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Fishtown

Recommended by

  • Amanda Hadock: Fishtown by Michael Quinn
    “

    This is a lovely lovely story! We were so glad to have found such a strong two-hander for our advanced actors. This story is brave, funny, heartwarming, and heartbreaking. Our students devoured the work. Michael Quinn is a formidable artist that we should keep our eye on. I can't recommend this story or this playwright highly enough. Check out his other work!

    This is a lovely lovely story! We were so glad to have found such a strong two-hander for our advanced actors. This story is brave, funny, heartwarming, and heartbreaking. Our students devoured the work. Michael Quinn is a formidable artist that we should keep our eye on. I can't recommend this story or this playwright highly enough. Check out his other work!

    ”
  • Ken Kaissar: Fishtown by Michael Quinn
    “

    A really interesting play about siblings who went on different paths. Very moving.

    A really interesting play about siblings who went on different paths. Very moving.

    ”

Character Information

  • Lena O’Neill
    23
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Bobby O’Neill
    29
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Production History

  • Workshop, Murmuration Theatre Co., 2024
  • University, National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, 2023
  • University, The Theatre Lab, 2022
  • University, The Actors Conservatory at Artists Rep, 2021
  • Workshop, American Lives Theatre, 2021

Awards

  • Play Lab
    Valdez Theatre Conference
    Selection
    2024