Edge of Town

by Kyle J. McCloskey

Jo, Andi, and Vanessa all find themselves at crossroads. Vanessa is trying to find her footing. Andi is trying to fend off her demons. Jo is trying to get her damn disability. As the three women struggle individually, they find purpose and protection in the confidence of each other.

Jo, Andi, and Vanessa all find themselves at crossroads. Vanessa is trying to find her footing. Andi is trying to fend off her demons. Jo is trying to get her damn disability. As the three women struggle individually, they find purpose and protection in the confidence of each other.

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Edge of Town

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  • Michael Jones: Edge of Town by Kyle J. McCloskey
    “

    It's hard to live in these modern times. It often feels like the deck is stacked against you. This is a play that reminds us that we must take care of each other. It's all we got. A play about people trying to live their fuckin lives. They deserve it, and they fight for it.

    It's hard to live in these modern times. It often feels like the deck is stacked against you. This is a play that reminds us that we must take care of each other. It's all we got. A play about people trying to live their fuckin lives. They deserve it, and they fight for it.

    ”
  • Shaun Leisher: Edge of Town by Kyle J. McCloskey
    “

    Though I only lived in Philadelphia for a short period of time, I feel like I know these people. This is a play about the working class. A play about people just trying to get by. A play about people trying to get their fair share from a system that seems to be made only to fuck them over. McCloskey makes it easy to root for these characters as you hope for their lives to turn around. This play needs to get produced all over the place. This play definitely needs to get produced in Philly.

    Though I only lived in Philadelphia for a short period of time, I feel like I know these people. This is a play about the working class. A play about people just trying to get by. A play about people trying to get their fair share from a system that seems to be made only to fuck them over. McCloskey makes it easy to root for these characters as you hope for their lives to turn around. This play needs to get produced all over the place. This play definitely needs to get produced in Philly.

    ”
  • Woven Theatre: Edge of Town by Kyle J. McCloskey
    “

    Woven was proud to present a reading of 'Edge of Town' at The Loom: New Works Festival 2021! We highly recommend this powerful play about the struggles of the working class.

    Woven was proud to present a reading of 'Edge of Town' at The Loom: New Works Festival 2021! We highly recommend this powerful play about the struggles of the working class.

    ”
Josephine "Jo" Kelly - early 50's, Carhartt Shirts and her husband's old boots.


Andi Kelly - Mid 20's, butch, Sous Chef's Vest and Sketcher's Non-Slips, Teagan and Sara T Underneath.


Vanessa Parks - Early 20's, Spaghetti Straps and Air Jordan 1's with holes in them.


A man - any race and any age, but preferably younger-ish - can play all of the other roles in this play.

Development History

  • Reading, Fat Theatre Project, 2024
  • Reading, Woven Theater, 2021

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