Part dream play, part science fiction farce, this dark comedy contemplates American angst with wry wit, power and a freshness of spirit. Tackling the American Dream, Alzheimer’s disease and alien abduction, Congdon studies an American family sliding into dysfunction as seen through the eyes of time-traveling space aliens from the future. Time Magazine writes, “If not the best new play of recent years, certainly the most imaginative.”

Born in Iowa, Congdon grew up in Kansas and Colorado where she described herself as a “typical nomadic American of the 1950s and 1960s.” Her father, a carpenter and welder, “…had the post World War II idea that if you work harder, things will get better.” She dedicated this play to him, and used her father’s struggle with Alhzheimer’s disease in creating the character, Jim.

Cathy is played by Stephanie Carpenter, Jerry is played by Stephen Kline, Jim is played by Lukas Bailey, and Judy is played by Amber Kenny.

Designers are: Brandy Stiles—scenic design, Kendra Curtis—costume design, Eric Wenzel—lighting design, Alissa Trevino—make-up design, and John Fisher—sound design.

The show contains mature language and sexual situations, and is playing in rotating repertoire with Joan Holden’s Nickel and Dimed.