Van Wert Civic Theatre Presents, "Ordinary People"

Unveiling the complexities of family, Ordinary People delves into the aftermath of tragedy. The play centers on the Jarrett family grappling with the loss of their elder son, Buck. Young Conrad, the surviving brother, struggles with survivor's guilt and emotional turmoil. Meanwhile, his parents, well-intentioned but emotionally distant, navigate their own grief and the fracturing of their family unit. As Conrad confronts his pain through therapy, the play explores themes of grief, communication breakdown, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of extraordinary loss.