The Boys Next Door

by Tom Griffin

Moderated by Charles Ratcliff

This comedic-drama about four men with intellectual disabilities living in a group home in New England, focusing on their daily lives, challenges, and aspirations through a series of vignettes, all overseen by their dedicated but weary social worker, Jack.

About the playwright 

Tom Griffin

Bio to come

About the moderator

Charles Ratcliff

Bio to come

Meeting Dates & Times

Registration

Location: Theatre Memphis

Date: February 1, 2026

Time: 6:00 – 9:30pm

All Read to Relate Meetings are free to attend. 

Reading the scripts before the event is encouraged but not required. Scripts are available for check-out through the box office with a $10 cash deposit that will be returned to you at the end of your rental.

If transportation to Theatre Memphis or the deposit is a hardship for you please note that in the registration form and we will be in touch about accommodations.

Light snacks are provided. Please register below to let us know you are coming!

Lohrey Theatre

Seats up to 411

Both the Lohrey Theatre and the Next Stage Theatre are wheelchair accessible with a handicapped accessible restroom on the same level as the main lobby to both venues. The Lohrey Theatre also provides hearing assisted equipment to any who may require or request it, at no charge.

Lohrey Theatre Seating Chart

(Next Stage is open seating)

Next Stage

Seats up to 110

The black box Next Stage seats up to 110 and is also wheelchair accessible with state of the art equipment for sound and lighting.