This play continues the story of Elliot, who returns to Philadelphia as a veteran after serving in Iraq. He suffers from PTSD and feels adrift, not knowing where to find meaning in his life. His job at Subway keeps him afloat financially, but when his adoptive mother passes away, his mental health crumbles. Meanwhile, Elliot’s birth mother runs an online chat forum, providing a safe space for recovering addicts like herself. However, the online discourse is strained when Elliot tells the truth about his sister’s death, revealing that his biological mother’s negligence was the cause.

The play offers the opportunity for discussions around themes such as mental health and trauma, poverty and addiction.

Drama · United States · 2011