In the heart of Manhattan’s Central Park, four grandparents—an elderly White couple and an elderly Black couple—gather daily on a makeshift porch that overlooks the ever-changing world.
From this perch of wisdom, humor, and reflection, they watch the youth of today stumble, soar, and spiral into adulthood. As they sip lemonade, swap stories, and share laughs, they question, challenge, and ultimately celebrate the resilience of a new generation.
Lawdy, What’s Wrong With These Children! is a heartwarming and hilarious three-act stage play blending comedy and drama. Through 33 richly layered scenes, the play explores generational divides, cultural shifts, love, loss, and the timeless bond of community.
With only four characters and one symbolic porch, the story speaks volumes—about aging with grace, holding space for truth, and the beauty of passing the torch with faith and fire.
Short Synopsis:
Four grandparents—two Black, two white—gather on a porch in Central Park to laugh, reflect, and wrestle with the question: Lawdy, what’s wrong with these children? A heartwarming comedy-drama about legacy, love, and the beautiful mess of raising a new generation.