entually responsible for the resolution of these conflicts between father and daughter. The first act starts out slow but very comical, especially when there friend and mailman Charlie Martin, played by Michael Orberfield (director), drops by to deliver their mail and have a cup of coffee, along with some conversation. When Chelsea returns, she finds out that Norman and Billy got along great. Billy is played by Nicholas J. Pellito, a student at the local center of the arts. Chelsea and Ethel spend a lot of time together while her father spends time with Billy, which allows them to talk about the problem between herself and her father, eventually she talks to him and settles all of their problems. As Ethel and Norman are getting ready to leave, Norman suffers from a massive stroke andnearly passes away. Yet with Ethels encouragement, he is able to pull through, and realize just how precious and fragile this life is.Now for my review, the blocking was what I would expect for such a script. The set was a designed as a nice, warm, homey like summer home, with nice soft couches, plenty of books, fishing poles, and anything desired in a summer home. Lighting and sound was a well though of, lights were soft in the background and through the windows to give a horizon type of effect, and the sound was clear and crisp.This play is about family, about love between children and parents. Its about friendship, aging and about living and dying, A heavy load indeed. I enjoyed this play and recommend it. ...
