Mortal Coil: Voices from the Hospice
Hammond, Jared, Shane, Lester Thomas
Primary Category:
Performing Arts /
Film, TV, Video
Genre: Video
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Annotated by:
- Kohn, Martin
- Date of entry: Apr-04-2006
Summary
A one-person performance of thirteen characters during a single night on a hospice unit. Portrayed are patients, family members and professional caregivers. With minimal lighting and few props the actor/writer, who has been a hospice volunteer for many years, is able to capture in words and action the poignancy and humor of caring for the dying.
Miscellaneous
Originally presented by The BASIC Theatre at the 1997 New York International Fringe Festival.
Primary Source
Lester Shane, tel. 212-249-7076; e- mail: LesterShan@aol.com
Commentary