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

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  • Amanda Hadock: Fishtown

    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

    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
    Character Age
    23
  • Bobby O’Neill
    Character Age
    29

Production History

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

Awards

  • Play Lab
    Valdez Theatre Conference
    Selection
    2024