East Rock (full-length drama)

by Kevin Daly

East Rock centers on a middle age engineer whose world unravels when his adult son from a previous marriage moves into his home after being released from prison. The stipulations of his son’s parole, concerns from his predominantly white neighbors, and tensions within his household, all blend to confuse his understanding of how best to help his son.

The play makes use of a single setting with minimal design...

East Rock centers on a middle age engineer whose world unravels when his adult son from a previous marriage moves into his home after being released from prison. The stipulations of his son’s parole, concerns from his predominantly white neighbors, and tensions within his household, all blend to confuse his understanding of how best to help his son.

The play makes use of a single setting with minimal design/tech requirements. There are seven characters (3m, 4f) with a variety of age ranges and ethnicities.

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East Rock (full-length drama)

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  • David R. Remschel: East Rock (full-length drama)

    This was such a powerful drama. The dialogue was so real and the story flowed like one of the classic dramas. Do yourself a favor and read East Rock!

    This was such a powerful drama. The dialogue was so real and the story flowed like one of the classic dramas. Do yourself a favor and read East Rock!

  • Cheryl Bear: East Rock (full-length drama)

    A powerful look at issues of social justice and a parent's ability to help his son. Well done.

    A powerful look at issues of social justice and a parent's ability to help his son. Well done.

  • Kitchen Dog Theater: East Rock (full-length drama)

    We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2020 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

    We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2020 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

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Character Information

7 total (3m, 4f)
  • Roberto Delgado
  • Emma Delgado
  • Felix Delgado
  • Terry Meredith
  • Francine Leonard
  • Maureen Monroe
  • Latrice Coleman

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Panndora Productions, Year 2019
  • Type Reading, Organization Athena Theatre, Year 2019

Awards

  • Premiere Play Festival
    Premiere Stages at Kean University
    Semi-Finalist
    2020