Justin Pierce

WEST END BLUES

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3 Male, 3 Female

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"West End Blues" tells the story of Charlie, a struggling musician as he returns to his hometown of Wilder Falls, Indiana after his father's death. He arrives home only to find that his mother has run away and has left a woman named Harper, who is also struggling with her past, in her place. Together, Charlie and Harper confront their intertwined pasts, uncovering secrets that provoke them to challenge their histories rather than run from them. "West End Blues" explores redemption, belonging, and the intricate dance between running from your past and embracing it. It asks whether we can ever truly leave our pasts behind us.

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PRODUCTION HISTORY:
Production by Ball State University (Theatre and Dance) (2015)

Reading by Ball State University (Theatre and Dance) (2015)

Staged Reading by Busted Space Theatre Company (2014)

Reading by The Harlequin Theatre Company (2014)