The Subject Was Roses

Given the nation’s current state of affairs and the global unrest, The Subject Was Roses is both a timely and timeless story that transcends generations. The emotionally charged drama follows the Cleary family after their beloved son, Timmy, returns home to the West Bronx from his World War II tour of duty. Upon returning, Timmy finds he no longer relates to his mother and father the way he once did. As long-hidden resentments start rising to the surface, it soon becomes clear that his parents’ feelings for each other have also changed considerably. The plays’ simple reminders and lessons in love, appreciation, happiness, growth and the rights of passage are guaranteed to leave audiences touched.