ACCIDENTAL ROOMMATES
by Brent Alles
After the death of her second husband, 91-year-old Christine Evigan moves in with her estranged 71-year-old daughter, Evelyn Foster. What begins as a temporary living arrangement quickly turns into a clash of personalities as the fiercely independent mother and daughter struggle to share a home after years of being apart. As family tensions rise, old wounds resurface, financial pressures mount, and three generations of women find themselves navigating the challenges of aging, caregiving, forgiveness, and second chances. Along the way, an unexpected friendship (and perhaps even a late-in-life romance) offers hope that it is never too late to reconnect. Filled with sharp humor and heartfelt moments, _Accidental Roommates_ is a warm and touching comedy-drama about family, resilience, and discovering that home is often found in the people who drive us crazy.
- Cast Size: 1M 4W
- Running Time: 90+ minutes
- Royalty Rate: $75 per performance
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About the Playwright
Brent Alles is a playwright based in Wyoming, Michigan, whose work has been featured in festivals and theaters across the country. He is the author of numerous full-length and one-act plays, including Swipe Left, Swipe Right (winner, 2018 Play Bytes Festival), The Concierge (2024 FMCT Festival), The Last First Date (Grand Rapids Civic Theater’s “10 For All” Finalist and Midwest Dramatists Conference selection, 2025); and Accidental Roommates (Runner-Up, 2024 Robert J. Pickering/J.R. Colbeck Award), which premiered with LowellArts in 2025. Brent also writes for young audiences, with credits such as The Last Kid in the Universe (premiered with LowellArts in 2023, also published with Next Stage Press), Big Top Barry (Audience Award, 2024 EFCT Playground Festival), Kid Heracles and the Ultimate Pantheon Challenge (LowellArts, 2025), and The Final Voyage of Captain Kidd (Runner-Up, 2025 East Valley Children’s Theatre Contest). His short plays have been performed by Vidalia Theater (GA), Cedar Springs Community Players (MI), Sam Bass Theatre (TX), and more. His full-length comedy The Locke Inn has received staged readings in both New York and Ohio. In addition to writing, Brent has directed 15 full-length productions in West Michigan community theater and is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild. He holds degrees from Syracuse University, Central Michigan University, Capella University, and the School of Hard Knocks. He is endlessly grateful to his wife, Camille, for her constant support and inspiration.
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