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Ken Urban

THE REMAINS

  • Full Length
  • Comedy

Married for a decade, Kevin and Theo are the ideal couple in the eyes of their families. But at dinner this Sunday, Kevin and Theo have big news. A comedy about the tragedy of loving.

Available in Library

Cast Requirements

5 actors, (3M, 2F)

Set Description

Unit Set

Production and Development History

Developed at New Dramatists and the Playwrights' Center. Produced at Studio Theatre in Washington DC.

Honors

Nominated for The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play

Publisher

Smith & Kraus (Studio Theatre Edition)

Press

“Knockout acting… meticulously crafted.. [and] well stocked with humor. THE REMAINS will spark recognition in anyone who has ever had a long- term relationship — or endured a tense family dinner.”
– The Washington Post

“A Landmark Play! Beautifully nuanced, Ken Urban’s new play [is] a riveting comedy that mourns a gay marriage on the rocks. See it with someone you love.”
– DC Metro Theater Arts

“Ken Urban’s emotionally rich family dramedy… cracks the shell of anyone who has been in a long-term relationship.”
– Washington City Paper

"Ken Urban’s newest play is intellectual and succinct...thoughtfully guides the audience from one revelation to the next."
--MD Theater Guide

"An emotionally driven portrayal of a relationship in crisis."
--Broadway World