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'Wet Brain' is a play set in Scottsdale that explores addiction and grief

A run-down house in Scottsdale is the setting for the newest play by John J. Caswell Jr., a Phoenix native now living in upstate New York.

In his show, "Wet Brain," a family has to confront issues related to addiction, family dynamics and grief. The play was recently extended another week at its theater in New York City and will run through July 2.

Playwright John J. Caswell Jr. joined The Show to talk about his play..

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.