REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Seeking to get away from a variety of messes, some of which are borderline illegal, Danni has fled to a distant suburb where he rents a modest home with a big backyard that seems to promise peace, quiet, relief. He's welcomed in cheerful but vaguely desperate ways by the home's owner, Wilson, who is recently divorced and fixated on an unusual project he has neglected to mention: he intends to find his new life...

Seeking to get away from a variety of messes, some of which are borderline illegal, Danni has fled to a distant suburb where he rents a modest home with a big backyard that seems to promise peace, quiet, relief. He's welcomed in cheerful but vaguely desperate ways by the home's owner, Wilson, who is recently divorced and fixated on an unusual project he has neglected to mention: he intends to find his new life and prove his worth by becoming part of a program building "tiny homes" for the homeless in local backyards. Starting with his own. Experience as a landlord, something Wilson lacks, is critical to being approved, as is support from Danni, who for reasons of his own is opposed to the program and all its 'delusional altruism.' REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS is a dark comedy about grand gestures and second chances, and what it can mean to get less than you deserve and more than you bargained for.
(Note: This play in its first draft was called YARD WORK)

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  • Shaun Leisher: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

    Two-hander about what it means to be altruistic. This play has a lot to say about the human condition and what it means to help others. Wilson and Danni are both tryin their hardest to fix their lives. Wilson after a separation from his wife and Danni after some less than ethical financial dealings. This feel like a real "odd couple" situation. These characters really know how to push each other's buttons but I'm glad that they get to see the humanity in each other. Produce this play

    Two-hander about what it means to be altruistic. This play has a lot to say about the human condition and what it means to help others. Wilson and Danni are both tryin their hardest to fix their lives. Wilson after a separation from his wife and Danni after some less than ethical financial dealings. This feel like a real "odd couple" situation. These characters really know how to push each other's buttons but I'm glad that they get to see the humanity in each other. Produce this play

  • Karen Lothan: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

    I would love to see this produced. It’s a funny, poignant play about the nature of crime, delusion, and the connections that survival sometimes leads us to make. “Reasonable Accommodations,” is an engaging, intimate portrait of two memorable characters desperately trying to manipulate each other out of the situations in which they find themselves. Entertaining and thought provoking.

    I would love to see this produced. It’s a funny, poignant play about the nature of crime, delusion, and the connections that survival sometimes leads us to make. “Reasonable Accommodations,” is an engaging, intimate portrait of two memorable characters desperately trying to manipulate each other out of the situations in which they find themselves. Entertaining and thought provoking.

  • Spencer Huffman: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

    Dani and Wilson make for an engaging, genuinely funny, and often touching duo. Though the literal subject of LC's play is tiny (indeed, a tiny house), the play's stakes are high and its themes, consequential and relevant. YARD WORK achieves a lovely balance of comedy and drama while consistently forcing the audience to question typical conceptions of charity, community, and ownership. This is a daring play, which begs for a thoughtful and bold production.

    Dani and Wilson make for an engaging, genuinely funny, and often touching duo. Though the literal subject of LC's play is tiny (indeed, a tiny house), the play's stakes are high and its themes, consequential and relevant. YARD WORK achieves a lovely balance of comedy and drama while consistently forcing the audience to question typical conceptions of charity, community, and ownership. This is a daring play, which begs for a thoughtful and bold production.

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DANI (African American, male, gay, 30s), fleeing a difficult situation, has recently left his job at a bar to move to what he hopes will be a place of peace and quiet in a distant blue-collar suburb. He is well-armored, flippant, and in pain.
WILSON (white, male, straight, 40-60), owner of the rental home where Dani is new tenant; he is recovering from his recent crushing divorce, and immersed in an eccentric self-improvement program, earnest and slightly unhinged.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Evan Linder, New Colony Theatre: "L.C. Bernadine has written a human, character-driven comedy that is relevant, insightful and full of surprises. The dialogue leapt off the page and the questions the play raised brought about incredible conversations.", Year 2018

Production History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Staged Reading, New Colony Theatre, Year 2018

Awards

  • Ashland New Plays Festival
    Semi-Finalist