You're Killing Me Already!
by Andrea Aptecker
directed by Dave Policar
Note: This show contains references to dementia, euthanasia and domestic violence.
Roommates Gertie and Sylvia are putting on a show for the senior village talent night! As the big night approaches, the women invite friends for an evening of rehearsing, dancing, and cocktails. The kvetching, the pastrami, the sexual tension, you wouldn’t believe! After their guests have gone, Gert and Sylv argue about a woman who suddenly died from brain cancer. Sylvia fears a similar fate. What if she falls down the stairs, or accidentally drinks rat poison? The possibilities are endless. Gertie says that if anything is going to kill Sylvia, it'll be her. "I'll choke you with my own two hands if I have to."
SYLVIA: You would do that for me?
GERTIE: Nothing but the best for you.
SYLVIA: Do you offer something in a smothering?
The big night arrives, and they perform their skit: Goddess transformations, Wrathful Gods, sword fights, and the story of the stages of womanhood, aging, and eventual death. After the show, the women meet with their gentleman friends. Secrets, fears, and desires are revealed. Friendship and love prevail, but time may no longer be on their side.
Press
You're Killing Me Already! was reviewed by The New England Theatre Geek.
Performance
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Thursday, July 28th, at 8pm
Suggested Donation $5 - General Admission - No reservations required
Location
FirstWorks: You're Killing Me Already! was presented at Unity Somerville, 6 William Street, Somerville, MA 02144.
The performance space is not wheelchair-accessible.
Please note that parking is by permit only on William St. General parking is available on College Ave. Please read signs carefully to avoid ticketing.
Cast
Sylvia
Gertie
Roberta / Helga
Morty
Phil
Larry / Young Man
Andrea Aptecker
Gilly Rosenthol
Bobbi Woodward
Doug Miller
John Day
Jason Merrill
Production Team
Director
FirstWorks Program Director
Dave Policar
Vickie Wu