An emotionally powerful, beautifully poetic dark comedy with a hint of fantasy. A piece about parents and children, life and death, and the sacrifices made for others; even those who we haven't met yet.

Jen discovers she is dying from Stage 4 cancer mid-pregnancy and seeks out help from a qi-gong master by the name of Romeo Chang to keep her alive long enough to have her baby. Romeo's quirkiness poorly hides a world-wearied sense of pessimism that causes a strain on Jen's hopes for success. Her distraught husband and stubborn father make matters more difficult with their inability to cooperate with each other as well as to come to terms with Jen's inevitable fate.

 

Overtime Theatre, San Antonio