The Roommate

The Roommate

South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa

The story is set in Iowa and follows Sharon. She's sensible, an empty-nester, curious and very, very talkative. For the first time in her life, at age 54, she takes in a roommate to make ends meet. That's where Robyn comes in, a new arrival from the Bronx who is hiding a lifetime of secrets. But Sharon has a way of getting to the truth—the fascinating, shocking truth. This intriguing play proves it's never too late to shake things up—for better or worse. Silverman said she wrote The Roommate because she didn't see enough roles for more mature women. She wanted them to be able to take on very active, vibrant and dangerous lives. Sharon and Robyn "make decisions that require a lot of boldness and recklessness, out of both desperation and desire for life," Silverman added. Benson said he fell in love with the story the moment he read Silverman's script. "It's simply hilarious," he said. "It's about finding our skills and awakening to a purpose-driven life."

Thru - Jan 22, 2017