Jess, played by Carla Gallardo, helps to prepare John, played by Matty Placencia, for his morning routine. Image by Oakland Theater Project

Oakland Theater Project explores vulnerability, disability in evocative ‘Cost of Living’

“Cost of Living” follows two duos living in New Jersey: Ani (Christine Bruno) and Eddie (Daniel Duque-Estrada) as well as Jess (Carla Gallardo) and John (Matty Placencia). Ani and Eddie had been married for years before the two finally filed for divorce and split ways. Yet, after an accident leaves Ani paraplegic, Eddie is hesitant to leave their rich history behind as he tries to carve out room for himself in Ani’s life once again. Read more…