Keith Stevenson Knihy

Full-Length Play "...every bit as hilarious as the prequel." -Stage Happenings The Fried Meat gang is back for the holidays! JD plans to prepare a special Christmas dinner for Mitchell using what he assumes is a book of delicious recipes: The Anarchist Cookbook. When an unexpected newcomer arrives in search of a meal, things take a troubling turn, and for the first time in his life, JD experiences a crisis of faith. The entire gang scrambles to restore JD's Christmas spirit and ring in the holidays hillbilly-style. (Cast: 1F, 5M, 2-3 Children, Flexible)

Full-Length Play "Playwright Keith Stevenson has a way with words and a cockeyed view of the world. -Stage & Cinema Stakes are high when a surprise fire inspection threatens to shut down the motel our hillbilly heroes call home. With Mitchell's pregnant girlfriend's arrival and the impending inspection, it seems the Fried Meat gang may go their separate ways. When a mysterious man shows up thinking JD may be just the opportunity he was looking for, JD has the chance to save the motel and keep his makeshift family together- but it will all come down to a game of beer pong. (Cast: 4F, 4M, Flexible)

Full-Length Play "There's more expensively cast and staged plays elsewhere in the West End. There are very few, however, with this combination of imaginative script, beautifully filled out characters and a sense of pure dignity." -TheatreMonkey, UK Things could not get any worse for Mitchell, who just lost his girlfriend, his apartment, and his job at the local spork factory. With nowhere to go, he answers an ad for a roommate and finds himself in a West Virginia countryside motel with JD, an affable hillbilly of mysterious origins. Soon JD's neighbors- curmudgeonly Flip, meth-head Marlene, and her hot-tempered boyfriend Tommy- have all but taken over the tiny room. When this zany group find themselves in a brief hostage situation, Mitchell must decide to save himself or join this dysfunctional family and let his freak-flag fly. (Cast: 1F, 4M, Flexible)

Set against the backdrop of space exploration, the narrative combines political intrigue with unexpected twists. It delves into the complexities of human nature, revealing both the harrowing challenges faced in the cosmos and the darker aspects of humanity. The story promises a gripping experience that intertwines thrilling adventures with thought-provoking themes.

Mitchell's life hits rock bottom after losing everything, leading him to a West Virginia motel where he meets the eccentric JD and a motley crew of neighbors. Their chaotic lives intertwine during a hostage situation, forcing Mitchell to choose between self-preservation and embracing this quirky family. In the holiday sequel, JD's Christmas dinner plans go awry, prompting the gang to rally around him. The stakes rise further in the final installment, as a fire inspection threatens their home, testing their bonds and culminating in a high-stakes beer pong challenge to save their makeshift family.

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