Synopsis: The place is a communal residence, where four mentally-handicapped men live under the supervision of a young social worker named Jack. Norman, who works in a doughnut shop and is unable to resist the lure of the sweets, takes great pride in his huge bundle of keys; Lucien P. Smith has the mind of a five year old but imagines that he is able to read and comprehend the weighty books which he lugs about; Arnold, the ringleader of the group, is a hyperactive compulsive chatterer who suffers from a persecution complex; while Barry, a brilliant schizophrenic who is devastated by the unfeeling rejection of his brutal father, fantasizes that he a golf pro.

Cast:
John Amos .... Lucien P. Smith
Joe Urla .... Barry Klemper
David Strathairn .... Arnold Wiggins
Caroline Aaron .... Sheila

Notes:
• To prepare for their roles as mentally-handicapped people suffering from different disorders, the cast and director (including David) visited the Camphill Village in Copake, NY--a mental institution. There, they interacted for an entire day with different residences of Camphill.

Related Links:
Berkshire Theatre Festival (off site)