Mother Play
Mother Play by Paula Vogel, published by Concord Theatricals on December 13, 2024, is a poignant exploration of family dynamics set in 1962 just outside of Washington, D.C. The narrative centers on matriarch Phyllis as she oversees her teenage children, Carl and Martha, during their transition into a new apartment. With her strong opinions on their futures, Phyllis navigates the complexities of parenting amid a changing world, all while relying on gin and cigarettes to cope with the challenges they face.
Readers will find a blend of imaginative theatricality, surreal farce, and deep tenderness throughout this 70-page work. The play delves into themes of love, family, and forgiveness, presenting a vivid portrayal of the struggles and triumphs within a family unit. As the characters confront their individual paths, the narrative reveals timeless truths about relationships and the impact of societal changes on personal lives. This edition is presented in English and offers a unique perspective on parenting and relationships within the context of its era.
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It’s 1962, just outside of D.C., and matriarch Phyllis is supervising her teenage children, Carl and Martha, as they move into a new apartment. Phyllis has strong ideas about what her children need to do and be to succeed, and woe to the child who finds their own path. Bolstered by gin and cigarettes, the family endures – or survives – the changing world around them. Blending flares of imaginative theatricality, surreal farce, and deep tenderness, this beautiful roller coaster ride reveals timeless truths of love, family and forgiveness.
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