Son of Mourning

by Jeremy J. King

The city is no longer habitable and Christopher isn’t adjusting to his new life in a small town. With the suffocating conservatism, threats from neighbors, and his boyfriend’s recent death, Christopher doesn’t feel safe or sane. It’s up to his twin sister, Becca, to keep her brother from unraveling by throwing an impromptu dinner party. But this get-together couldn’t happen at a worse time, for Christopher has...

The city is no longer habitable and Christopher isn’t adjusting to his new life in a small town. With the suffocating conservatism, threats from neighbors, and his boyfriend’s recent death, Christopher doesn’t feel safe or sane. It’s up to his twin sister, Becca, to keep her brother from unraveling by throwing an impromptu dinner party. But this get-together couldn’t happen at a worse time, for Christopher has just taken matters into his own hands by turning to some…seriously dark forces to help him find solace. As their home is plagued by mysterious visits, everyone must confront what really scares them—one another. Son of Mourning explores the horrors that lurk in the dark and inside us.

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  • Chase D. Fowler: Son of Mourning by Jeremy J. King
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    I love all things queer, horror, and queer horror, so SON OF MOURNING is definitely my kind of play. It does a fantastic job of maintaining an underlying tension that examines real life horrors while getting you with some solid scares. I definitely recommend it and would love to see it on its feet.

    I love all things queer, horror, and queer horror, so SON OF MOURNING is definitely my kind of play. It does a fantastic job of maintaining an underlying tension that examines real life horrors while getting you with some solid scares. I definitely recommend it and would love to see it on its feet.

    ”
  • John Bavoso: Son of Mourning by Jeremy J. King
    “

    I love queer horror, especially on the stage, and King has created an excellent addition to the genre in SON OF MOURNING. Taut and atmospheric, this play builds in intensity, touching on topics of current events, mental illness, and homophobia (internalized and external) while still delivering interesting characters and some real scares. Highly recommended!

    I love queer horror, especially on the stage, and King has created an excellent addition to the genre in SON OF MOURNING. Taut and atmospheric, this play builds in intensity, touching on topics of current events, mental illness, and homophobia (internalized and external) while still delivering interesting characters and some real scares. Highly recommended!

    ”
  • Nick Malakhow: Son of Mourning by Jeremy J. King
    “

    An awesome piece of theatrical horror that has enough atmosphere to sustain its successful slow-burn throughout. That's of course before one even takes into account and appreciates the sophisticated exploration of homophobia, mental health, and queerness. The examination of those intersecting issues in a post-2016 election world is nuanced and well thought out. There's so much to work with here as an actor, director, and designer--an ambitious production company could have a field day both leaning into the horror tropes and the existential dread of it all. I'd love to see this on its feet!

    An awesome piece of theatrical horror that has enough atmosphere to sustain its successful slow-burn throughout. That's of course before one even takes into account and appreciates the sophisticated exploration of homophobia, mental health, and queerness. The examination of those intersecting issues in a post-2016 election world is nuanced and well thought out. There's so much to work with here as an actor, director, and designer--an ambitious production company could have a field day both leaning into the horror tropes and the existential dread of it all. I'd love to see this on its feet!

    ”