Marvin's Room

Marvin’s Room is an award-winning, dark comedy with mordant humor and unflinching wisdom. It is a moving view of one woman’s commitment to family and response to despair. This is a play about living and dying – but mostly about living.

Bessie, a strong-willed woman, takes care of her bedridden father and eccentric Aunt Ruth. After Bessie is diagnosed with leukemia, her estranged sister, Lee, comes to visit and to be tested as a possible bone marrow donor for her sister. The reunion between the sisters is initially uncomfortable, aggravated by the difficult behavior of Lee’s two sons. The two women eventually confront their shortcomings as sisters, reach out to each other, and arrive at an understanding about the importance of family.

The show is directed by Debbie Ruzicka and features:

Jennifer Torchia as Bessie
Julie Rodgers-Baker as Lee
Holly Van Horn as Ruth
Joey Baker as Hank
Carroll Creedon as Charlie
Rich Bucchi as Doctor Wally
Katarina Creedon as Dr. Charlotte/Director
Bruce Worthel as Bob

The Village Theatre Guild is located in Glen Ellyn near the northwest corner of Butterfield Rd. and Park Blvd.