The Last Smoker in America was part of an evening of readings of three one-act musicals by Russell (who had written Side Show) and Melnick, directed by Sheryl Kaller.
[7] Following additional readings, The Last Smoker in America received a workshop production as a part of The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) in October 2009.
Other members of the creative team include Fred Lassen (music supervision), Charles Corcoran (sets), Michael McDonald (costumes), Jeff Croiter and Grant Yeager (lights) and Bart Fasbender (sound).
Her husband Ernie dreams of being a rock star and relentlessly practices his guitar in the basement, while their videogame-addicted son Jimmy listens to so much rap music he thinks he's black.
As if Pam isn't pushed to the edge of reason already, her nosy, anti-smoking zealot neighbor Phyllis is on a mission to catch transgressors mid-puff.