Vigil

A dying oil executive faces his final hours as supernatural forces converge around his deathbed in this darkly comic exploration of corporate power and moral consequence. When Doll Blaine, a seasoned guide between worlds, arrives to shepherd K.J. Boone into the afterlife, she encounters a man utterly convinced of his righteousness despite a lifetime spent pursuing profit over human welfare. As Boone's mansion fills with an increasingly surreal parade of visitors both living and dead, each demanding their own form of reckoning, the boundaries between reality and the metaphysical blur in ways that force uncomfortable truths about legacy and accountability.

The remarkable ensemble cast transforms Saunders' phantasmagorical vision into a richly layered audio experience that captures every nuance of his signature blend of humor and horror. Judy Greer anchors the production with her portrayal of the otherworldly Doll, while Stephen Root and the supporting performers bring distinct voices to the parade of supernatural visitors and earthly apparitions. The full-cast approach proves essential for navigating the story's shifts between multiple perspectives and realities, creating an immersive theatrical quality that enhances the novel's exploration of environmental destruction and corporate greed. Each narrator's performance amplifies the text's unsettling atmosphere while maintaining Saunders' characteristic compassionate wit.