A powerful new drama by internationally acclaimed playwright Richard Kalinoski.
Some relationships shape us. Others challenge everything we think we know.
When Sandra, a dedicated theatre professor, finds herself caring for her fiercely independent mother, Abby, she struggles to balance responsibility, compassion, and her own desire for a life beyond caregiving. As an unexpected romance begins to offer hope for a new chapter, Sandra must confront the difficult realities of her mother's worsening hoarding and the impossible choices that come with loving someone who refuses help.
Written and directed by internationally acclaimed playwright Richard Kalinoski, Front Room is an emotionally rich drama that explores family, resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring search for connection. Filled with moments of humor, tenderness, and heartbreaking honesty, the play invites audiences to reflect on the complexities of aging, independence, and the bonds that hold families together.
Presented as a world premiere at Pablo Center, Front Room offers audiences the rare opportunity to experience a new work from one of Wisconsin's most celebrated playwrights. Kalinoski's acclaimed works have been produced across five continents and translated into more than a dozen languages, earning international recognition for their deeply human storytelling.
Whether you've experienced the challenges of caring for a loved one or simply appreciate compelling theatre that lingers long after the curtain falls, Front Room is a moving and unforgettable evening of live performance.
Experience the world premiere of Front Room.
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