A Guide for the Homesick
On his way home after a year in East Africa, a young aid worker goes back to a shabby Amsterdam hotel room with a fellow American. The two strangers replay their pasts and confess their shared fear that they betrayed the people who needed them most.
Cast Requirements
2M
Set Description
Unit Set
Publisher
Dramatists Play Service
Press
“One of the most searing performances in recent memory! An absorbing tale of conscience and connection.” – The Boston Globe
“A theatrical tour de force!” – TheaterMania
“Radiant and searing! Sizzles with erotic energy. Flawless.” – WBUR
“A MUST-SEE! Brilliant performances. Prepare to be moved!” – Joyce Kulhawik, Joyce’s Choices
“Drama at its best! One of the finest dramatic pieces offered this season, and should not be missed.” – White Rhino Report
"Ken Urban’s A Guide for the Homesick digs deep and packs an emotional wallop. Don’t miss it." – Zeal NYC
Production and Development History
World premiere at the Huntington Theatre Company in Boston. Developed at the Playwrights' Center in Minneapolis.