Determination, delusion and dark comedy. Stone鈥檚 Throw Productions launches full speed ahead into the absurdist Problem Child, by one of Canada鈥檚 most prolific playwrights, George F. Walker.

R.J. and Denise, two dysfunctional parents from the wrong side of the tracks, are trying to get their baby out of the system and back in their arms. But, they have to get around Helen, the by-the-book social worker who isn鈥檛 budging. With the help of Phillie, the drunken motel employee, how far will Denise and R.J. go to reunite their family?

Directed by Alex Kirkpatrick and featuring Jalen Saip, Tim Howe and Conor Stinson O鈥橤orman and 91原创鈥檚 Linsday Curl, the production runs at Pacific Theatre in Vancouver July 5-8 at 8 p.m..

Curl, who is doing an acting apprenticeship at Pacific Theatre, was recently seen in (Stone鈥檚 Throw) and Corleone: The Shakespearean Godfather (Pacific Theatre/Classic Chic).

Walker has won countless awards for his work, including the prestigious Governor General鈥檚 Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement. His plays have been performed worldwide and have been translated into many different languages.

Problem Child is part of a six-play cycle titled Suburban Motel. Each play is a separate, full-length, one-act work, however all touch upon similar themes and share the same setting of a 鈥渞undown motel room.鈥� Walker鈥檚 plays take an absurdist approach to the harsh realities of life. He combines humor with difficult times, making his characters relatable on many different levels. Problem Child gives voice to the struggles of those less fortunate who are trying to reunite their families. R.J. and Denise are at the mercy of 鈥渢he system.鈥�

鈥淚t鈥檚 very exciting to be working with an artist as prolific as George F. Walker who has contributed so much to our national voice,鈥� Kirkpatrick said.

Tickets are $15. Purchase by calling 604-731-5518 or go online to .

Pacific Theatre is located at 1440 W 12th Ave., Vancouver.