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The Madrid

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy

Liz Flahive

Martha is a kindergarten teacher with a life many would want: a loving husband, a devoted daughter. But when she leaves it all behind, it's up to her daughter Sarah to pick up the pieces. The Madrid is a hilarious and heartbreaking story about motherhood, freedom, and trying to see the people in your family as they really are.

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The Madrid

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  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

Details

Summary
From the unique and critically acclaimed playwright, Liz Flahive, The Madrid tells the story of Martha, a kindergarten teacher with a life many would want: a loving husband, a devoted daughter. But when she leaves it all behind, it's up to her daughter Sarah to pick up the pieces. The Madrid is a hilarious and heartbreaking story about motherhood, freedom, and trying to see the people in your family as they really are.
History
The Madrid premiered in New York City at the Manhattan Theatre Club in 2014 under the direction of Leigh Silverman. 
Keywords
Performing Groups
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language

Media

"A funny, fascinating and beautiful play by Liz Flahive.” – Associated Press
 
"An affecting and compelling new drama, smartly and engagingly written by Liz Flahive.” – The New York Observer
 
"The smartest new domestic drama since Amy Herzog’s 4000 Miles. THE MADRID has thought-provoking things to say about the loosening of family ties."- The Wall Street Journal
 
"Liz Flahive writes graceful, highly quotable dialogue. She has a poet’s hand." - The New York Times 
 
"Striking, with fresh dialogue, zippy zingers, well-drawn characters and more than a few good laughs." - Metro

Videos

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    MTC trailer for The Madrid

Licensing & Materials

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Authors

Liz Flahive

Liz Flahive
Liz Flahive is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts Department of Dramatic Writing. Her first play, From Up Here (Manhattan Theater Club in association with Ars Nova) was nominated for both Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards for Best Play and won the John Gass ...
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