Family is everything. A good marriage. Happy children. A rock-solid foundation. But nothing is ever simple or straightforward. What happens when things start to unravel?
When tragedy strikes is it just too much? How does one woman move forward when everything she loves is taken from her?
Keywords: Teen pregnancy, alcoholism, addiction, grief counselling
Produced by Here For Now Theatre, Stratford ON, August 2023
Genre: Drama
Acts: 3
Run time: 90 minutes
Content notes: This play deals with teen pregnancy, alcohol and drug addiction and tries to provide a window into drug rehab and recovery.
Cast size: 3 actors
Male roles: 2
Female roles: 1
Casting Breakdown:Â
One female--50s, 60s
One male--50s, 60s
One male--late teens
"Throughout the play, the honesty of Ross’s writing shines...Life Without presents complex problems without shying away from the fact that there are no simple answers."
-- Intermission Magazine
"Steve Ross knows how to fashion a story of family trauma and drama. He weaves an intricate, complex story of people with issues, who love each other, but disappointment creeps in."
-- The Slotkin Letter