The Roommate (play)

The Roommate is a stage play written by American playwright Jen Silverman. The play is a two-person character study.

Synopsis
Sharon is recently divorced and lives in Iowa and invites Robyn, relocating from New York City to be her roommate. As the two get to know each other better, secrets are revealed and they learn more about themselves in the process.

Production history
The play was first performed at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in the 2015 Humana Festival of New American Plays, directed by Mike Donahue. In 2016, it was performed at the Florida Studio Theatre. In 2017, the play was performed during the Williamstown Theatre Festival from June 27-July 16. In 2018, the play was performed by the Steppenwolf Theatre Company, directed by Phylicia Rashad. In 2019, Long Wharf Theatre produced the play, with Tasha Lawrence reprising her role from the original production and also directed by Donahue. Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone are set to star in a Broadway mounting directed by Jack O’Brien, opening on Thursday, September 12 at the Booth Theatre.