Pieces

Phil Blakeny tries to come to grips with the impending closing of his family's furniture store, something he has kept a secret from his wife and daughter. As things began to further unravel as Phil works long hours to keep things afloat, his reality is soon blurred when parts of his life leading up to the closing come to life, and Phil's late father returns to find out what's really happening beneath the surface...

Phil Blakeny tries to come to grips with the impending closing of his family's furniture store, something he has kept a secret from his wife and daughter. As things began to further unravel as Phil works long hours to keep things afloat, his reality is soon blurred when parts of his life leading up to the closing come to life, and Phil's late father returns to find out what's really happening beneath the surface of Phil's failure. “You’re not only selling a piece of furniture. You’re selling life. You’re giving form to possibilities, shaping dreams made by young couples or the bachelor just starting out, the elderly man or woman starting their golden years in a new home. You’re filling in the void.” What happens when a father’s dreams for his family start slipping away? Captivating until the last moment, this beautiful family drama captures what the American dream means to small towns.

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  • Jerry Slaff: Pieces

    Saw this in a production at Theater Harrisburg. What a fascinating multi-layered script! A story of human longing and frailty that plays with reality and time, and keeps the audience guessing at every turn. Ends with a great ah-ha! moment. It kept me thinking about it for days after, which is the mark of a great play. Highly recommended.

    Saw this in a production at Theater Harrisburg. What a fascinating multi-layered script! A story of human longing and frailty that plays with reality and time, and keeps the audience guessing at every turn. Ends with a great ah-ha! moment. It kept me thinking about it for days after, which is the mark of a great play. Highly recommended.

Development History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Bare Bones Theatre Ensemble, Year 2020
  • Type Workshop, Organization PAPA (Playwrights Alliance of Pennsylvania), Year 2014

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Theatre Harrisburg, Year 2023