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Parents' Evening

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  1w, 1m

A painfully witty, perceptive exploration of the landlines of parenting in modern marriage.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    1w, 1m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Not Applicable
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary

It’s dusk. Mother and father are in their bedroom, dressing in preparation for Parents’ Evening at their only daughter’s primary school. During this rare opportunity to check in, the couple embarks on a volatile, passionate and surprising confrontation that challenges every one of their life choices. The play is a painfully witty, perceptive exploration of the landlines of parenting in modern marriage.

History

Parents' Evening premiered at The Flea Theatre in New York City in April of 2010 under the direction of Jim Simpson.

Cast Attributes
MOTHER - 30s/40s
FATHER - 30s/40s
  • Time Period Contemporary, Present Day
  • Setting A bed.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

REVIEWS 

“A compelling and absorbing new dramedy!” - TheatreMania, Read More

“Sharp writing and a surprising amount of humor!” - Backstage, Read More 

“Doran’s script shows insightful nuance!" - NYTheatre.com, Read More 

“The strength of Parents’ Evening is in the dialogue, specifically the insights that Doran reveals about the highs and lows, connections and alienations, of a couple with a child.” - Theatre is Easy, Read More 


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Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

Scripts

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Authors

Bathsheba Doran

Bathsheba Doran’s play THE MYSTERY OF LOVE AND SEX received its world premiere at Lincoln Center this spring under the direction of Sam Gold, starring Diane Lane and Tony Shalhoub. Her critically acclaimed play KIN received its world premiere in spring 2011 at Playwrights Hor ...
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