Overview
Emilia is a devoted nurse in an ICU unit, highly regarded by her boss, Bess, and her peers: Amy, Mike, and the new hire Mandy, who Emilia has taken under her wing. When it’s discovered that someone on the unit is stealing medicine, the nurses are unsettled, particularly when an outsider shows up, effectively placing them all under a microscope. When the culprit is finally revealed, the nurses must fight to save themselves and the integrity of the unit.
Casting & Production
Casting
EMILIA — a nurse
AMY — a nurse
MANDY — a new nurse
MIKE — a nurse
BESS — a nurse manager
JOSEPHINE — a consultant
Setting
Place
The breakroom of an ICU in a hospital.
Time
Present day.
Reviews
“At a time when the opioid crisis has tragic consequences for many Americans, DIVERSION depicts personal stories to better understand the issue. This play is a conversation starter… an excellent, must-see production that addresses a current, significant issue.”
—Broadway World
“DIVERSION is a medical thrill that is sure to captivate.”
—Union News Daily
“Powerful… absorbing and emotionally resonant.”
—NJ Arts
“Timely and ground-breaking… It is time to start talking about this topic.”
—LetsGototheTheater.com
