Taking Turns

"Taking Turns" is about a multi-generational blue-collar family dealing with ageing, siblings, bickering, and loving, and like all families, all that is all mixed up together.
“Taking Turns” starts with a simple action, an adult son telling his elderly father that it’s his turn to speak at the city council meeting. This leads to the unveiling of an incredibly rich story about three generations of the Parson...

"Taking Turns" is about a multi-generational blue-collar family dealing with ageing, siblings, bickering, and loving, and like all families, all that is all mixed up together.
“Taking Turns” starts with a simple action, an adult son telling his elderly father that it’s his turn to speak at the city council meeting. This leads to the unveiling of an incredibly rich story about three generations of the Parson family. Moving back and forth between the present and the past, we see the moments that have defined each of these people as they attempt to find out who’s turn is it to be the caregiver or cared-for. “Taking Turns” is for any adult suddenly finding themselves parenting a parent…or suddenly finding themselves being parented by their child!

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    Taking Turns is a warm comedy/drama about the Parson family. Audiences will relate to the recognizable family dynamics of teasing, bickering, and affection. Sergel crafts a fine set of characters and carries them through humorous and challenging scenarios to a poignant ending. The play would fit well in an intimate space.

    Taking Turns is a warm comedy/drama about the Parson family. Audiences will relate to the recognizable family dynamics of teasing, bickering, and affection. Sergel crafts a fine set of characters and carries them through humorous and challenging scenarios to a poignant ending. The play would fit well in an intimate space.

Peter- 40s. Ted’s son, Dee and Mike’s youngest brother
Ted- late 70s. Walks with difficulty, uses an aluminum cane
Dee-late 40s. Middle sister
Bridget-late teens. Dee’s daughter
Mike- 50s. The eldest son
Evelyn-70s. Mom to Peter, Dee, Mike, and Ted’s wife

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