Scott McPherson will be remembered primarily for this one play, first produced in 1991 and won a number of critical awards. He died of AIDS related complications in 1992 at age 33. Although not autobiographical, McPherson did draw on some of his own experiences of the US health system while writing it. While these were clearly not always of the best, he obviously did not allow them to destroy his sense of humour, his ability to laugh at the absurd. A dramatic comedy that emphasises the importance [and humour] of family.
Cast and crew
Director
Emily DuncanCast
Bessie - Vivienne AitkenLee - Beverley Reid
Hank - Nathan Matthews
Ruth - Beatrice Hudson
Charlie - Henry Davidson
Dr Wally - Gordon Brough
Dr Charlie - Harry Love
Retirement Home Director - Robert Old
Crew
Stage Manager - Angus DingwallAssistant Stage Manager - Kathy Creswell-Moorcock
Set Design - David Manley
Set Construction - David Manley
Set Construction - John Campbell
Lighting - Rosie Olson
Sound Design - David Manley
Sound Operator - Boon
Wardrobe - Roz McKechnie
Photography - Reg Graham
Front of House - Murray Robertson
Front of House - Alison Finigan