By Dominique Morisseau
Skeleton Crew
September 2 - October 1, 2018
Morrison Stage
By Dominique Morisseau
Directed by William (Bill) Earl Ray
It’s 2008, and one of the last auto plants in Detroit is dying on the vine. The factory workers that remain are living paycheck-to-paycheck but amidst the backbreaking work and brutally long shifts, they have somehow shaped themselves into a makeshift family. Faye, a factory lifer, is the glue that holds everything together. But with less than six months before she can retire with a full pension, Faye learns that management has a plan that could threaten her whole existence, leaving her torn between loyalty to her coworkers or her own survival.
Heartbreakingly tense with moments of ethereal beauty, Skeleton Crew reveals the struggle to stay relevant in a society that constantly changes.
Awards for Dominique Morisseau
2016 OBIE Award (for Skeleton Crew)
“A deeply moral and deeply American play, with a loving compassion for those trapped in a system that makes sins, spiritual or societal, and self-betrayal almost inevitable.”
– Ben Brantley, The New York Times
“A deep vulnerable blend of frustration, conversation, and denial.”
– Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Run Time: 2 hours 15 minutes, including intermission
Resources
Take a deeper dive into the show with our STUDY GUIDE
Prep for Skeleton Crew with this book and movie list inspired by the play from the Multnomah County Library.
Press
“Skeleton Crew is a snappy and unexpectedly warm look at the decisions people make when the bottom falls out.”
“A triumphant middle finger to a society that frequently insists on painting working-class women and men as victims or cannon fodder.”
“The story’s emotional fabric is thick with the tangles between self-interest and loyalty.”
“Every day comes with a new hard choice – often between doing the right thing, the selfish thing, and the thing you’re supposed to do.”
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