Family Baggage
Written and Performed by Lou Montgomery and actor/mime Errol Strider
This work consists of an outrageous series of trag-comedy vignettes exploring the mania and pathos of modern realtionships as they are affected by growing up in addictive, dysfunctional, or otherwise nutso families. Available on video, the two-part performance is a moment in time of heartfelt halarity, compassion, and absurdity. "Family Baggage" has been performed in conjunction with follow-up workshops throughout the Western U.S. and the video has been widely utilized by schools, hospitals, treatment ceners, and recovery groups. It's also makes for fun and informative personal viewing.