ACCIDENTAL ROOMMATES

*SOON TO BE PUBLISHED BY NEXT STAGE PRESS! OCTOBER 2026* PLEASE REACH OUT TO PLAYWRIGHT IN THE MEANTIME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PUTTING ON A PRODUCTION OF THIS PLAY.

(Full length, two acts.) After the death of her second husband, 91-year-old CHRISTINE EVIGAN moves in with her estranged 71-year-old daughter EVELYN FOSTER. The comic friction starts immediately as we watch the trials and tribulations of these...

*SOON TO BE PUBLISHED BY NEXT STAGE PRESS! OCTOBER 2026* PLEASE REACH OUT TO PLAYWRIGHT IN THE MEANTIME IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PUTTING ON A PRODUCTION OF THIS PLAY.

(Full length, two acts.) After the death of her second husband, 91-year-old CHRISTINE EVIGAN moves in with her estranged 71-year-old daughter EVELYN FOSTER. The comic friction starts immediately as we watch the trials and tribulations of these ACCIDENTAL ROOMMATES.

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  • Kathy Rasmussen: ACCIDENTAL ROOMMATES

    What an unexpected gamut of emotions Accidental Roommates provides. It is a poignant and fun play featuring interesting characters, and their loving but complicated relationships. Amidst the harsh realities that most families experience, Brent Alles tells a heartwarming tale. This was recently produced near me, and I am so disappointed to have missed it!

    What an unexpected gamut of emotions Accidental Roommates provides. It is a poignant and fun play featuring interesting characters, and their loving but complicated relationships. Amidst the harsh realities that most families experience, Brent Alles tells a heartwarming tale. This was recently produced near me, and I am so disappointed to have missed it!

  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: ACCIDENTAL ROOMMATES

    This is exactly the family comedy I hear so many theatres begging for! Great roles for women over 40, relatable situations, easy to stage and FUN! This is a wonderful play that will showcase the best talent that often don't get a chance to shine. Read this, produced this!

    This is exactly the family comedy I hear so many theatres begging for! Great roles for women over 40, relatable situations, easy to stage and FUN! This is a wonderful play that will showcase the best talent that often don't get a chance to shine. Read this, produced this!

  • Kim E. Ruyle: ACCIDENTAL ROOMMATES

    Family dysfunction, female-centered, and mature actors. It’s a winning combination. As in so many families, there’s dysfunction, even outright hostility, on the surface. But there is a mother-daughter and sibling love underneath, and these women dig their way through to find it in the end. Levity lightens the painful digging and gives a nice balance to the story. Well done.

    Family dysfunction, female-centered, and mature actors. It’s a winning combination. As in so many families, there’s dysfunction, even outright hostility, on the surface. But there is a mother-daughter and sibling love underneath, and these women dig their way through to find it in the end. Levity lightens the painful digging and gives a nice balance to the story. Well done.

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Character Information

  • EVELYN FOSTER
    Character Age
    71
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis female
  • CHRISTINE EVIGAN
    Character Age
    91
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis female
  • KATHY MARTINEAU
    Evelyn's sister
    Character Age
    Early 60's or Mid 60's
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis female
  • KEN MALLARD
    Character Age
    Mid 60's, Late 60's, or Early 70's
    Character Gender Identity
    Assigned male at birth
  • MARIE HENDERSON
    Daughter of Evelyn
    Character Age
    40's
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Just B Cuz Productions, Year 2024

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization LowellArts, Year 2025

Awards

  • Robert J. Pickering / J.R. Colbeck Award for Playwriting Excellence
    Branch County Community Theater
    Runner Up
    2024