John D'Amato and his wife Annie Friedkin reunite after a long separation. At the same time Henry and Luisa Arden, an older couple, are returning to spend New Year's Eve in the now-deserted house they built and lived in for many years. John and Annie run off an icy road into the Arden's brick wall and end up spending the night in the house. In the course of the evening, all four share humor and heartbreak as they compare their views of marriage. Their chance encounter leaves all of them forever changed.
Through its powerful, melodic score, IN THIS HOUSE communicates the challenges and joys of waking up and moving on, stone by stone.
IN THIS HOUSE was developed by the Melting Pot Theatre Company in New York City; Larry Hirschhorn, Founding Artistic Director; Sean Patrick Flahaven, Managing Director.
Ideal for Mature and Young adult actors, strong singers.
Cast Requirements: 2 Male, 2 Female, 1-4 Musicians. 90 minute 1 act.
Genre / Style: Contemporary, Romance, Family Drama, Contemporary Sound
Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: Piano/Vocal
Musical Numbers: Almost New Year's Eve; Time; Home To Stay; The Big Show; How Does Anybody Get Together?; Family; Having A Wonderful Time; Nobody Knows; In The Beginning; Casa D'Amato; Some Other Woman; Someone You Love; In This House; The Days Pass By; The Wall and more...