Funeral Game by Lana Palmer

After the death of their grandmother, sisters Amy and Ruthie return to the family cabin that they have inherited. They have not spent time at the cabin in years, and both are surprised to find that the other has arrived early. As they negotiate the present and future, they must inevitably account for the past.

FUNERAL GAME is a moving, lyrical journey through memory and omission, love and grief,...
After the death of their grandmother, sisters Amy and Ruthie return to the family cabin that they have inherited. They have not spent time at the cabin in years, and both are surprised to find that the other has arrived early. As they negotiate the present and future, they must inevitably account for the past.

FUNERAL GAME is a moving, lyrical journey through memory and omission, love and grief, lost and found, and the overwhelming power of family history.
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Funeral Game

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  • Lainie Vansant:
    11 Jan. 2020
    “ An eerie, magical play about sisters growing apart and coming together. Palmer caught my attention right off the bat and kept me engaged until the end, feeding little bits of the mystery throughout. It's a good read, check it out! ”

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Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Playwrights' Center of San Francisco
    ,
    2017

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Bread & Butter Theatre
    ,
    2020

Awards

Selection
,
TBA Recommended Production
,
Theatre Bay Area
,
2020