Martin, a man who wouldn’t give a beggar a dime, signs up to donate his organs after he dies because he is afraid of waking up on fire during his body’s cremation. Martin and wife Cheryl deal with the death of Norm, Martin’s business partner; Norm’s cement urn; Norm’s flaky wife Donna; Donna’s new boyfriend Sammy; a journey to Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia to scatter Norm’s ashes over water. Nothing goes as planned, resulting in a humorous outcome for all . . . all but Norm.
Keywords: Organ donation, Nova Scotia, bizarre characters, death
Genre: Dark Comedy
Acts: 2
Run time: 120 minutes
Content note: This play promotes organ donation.
Cast size: 6 actors
Male roles: 3
Female roles: 3
Casting note: Four actors if doubling. Two male readers are also required.