The stage is set with just a bench and a tree.  But don’t let the simplicity of the set fool you.  On this New York City bench, four profound scenes unfold through the course of a year.  Strangers meet, families communicate, friends commiserate, and loved ones grieve.  This touching drama about love, loss, hope, and redemption is beautifully woven together with a common thread — the need for human connection.

In four moving stories taking place during different seasons on the same Central Park bench, life happens in both small and momentous ways.  Spring sees a man losing his wife to dementia, yet finding renewed hope in a young man hopelessly in love.  Summer finds friends trying to help another escape an abusive relationship and coming to terms with their actions.  Fall brings a child and parent face-to-face with a big announcement and complicated emotions.  And, finally, Winter is a season of loss and deep grief.

With its minimal set and flexible cast, this award-winning drama will be a favorite for contests and for high schools and community theaters looking for meaningful material with which to move audiences.