IRT presents R. Eric Thomas’ new play

“The Folks at Home,” a new sitcom-style play by R. Eric Thomas, explores themes of family and relationships through comedy. Making its Indianapolis debut, the modern family comedy play takes the stage of IRT during the theater’s 51st season, marking the second time the play has been produced since its conception. “The Folks at Home” is playing on the OneAmerica Mainstage Feb. 20-March 16. “It kind of asks the question like, ‘How do we all live together?’” Thomas said. “It is a play that is exploring that with laughter but doesn’t shy away from the inherent conflict that can come from having in-laws or any group of people living together, but particularly people who might see themselves as quite different on the surface.” An homage to Norman Lear sitcoms of the 1970s and 80s, Thomas said “The Folks at Home” blends the feel of classic stage comedians with social issues, humor and heart of contemporary time. The story follows Roger (Keith Illidge) and Brandon (Garrett Young), an interracial married couple living in South Baltimore. After falling on hard times financially, both sets of in-laws move in with them and the “boring” ghost. The play features many themes and discussions of...