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Brothers Face Emotional Turmoil in Gripping Philadelphia Play

1/11/2026

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Story summary

The play by Lyle Kessler (playwright) centers on brothers Phillip and Treat in a troubled Philadelphia home.
Harold, a drunken stranger, enters and becomes a dominating figure.
The play explores themes of power, family, and emotional manipulation, but includes unresolved elements and moments of unexplained bigotry.
Al Miller directs the production while the trio's performances convey tension.

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Story summary

The play by Lyle Kessler (playwright) centers on brothers Phillip and Treat in a troubled Philadelphia home.
Harold, a drunken stranger, enters and becomes a dominating figure.
The play explores themes of power, family, and emotional manipulation, but includes unresolved elements and moments of unexplained bigotry.
Al Miller directs the production while the trio's performances convey tension.