Mother of the Maid

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Mother of the Maid

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  4w, 3m

Jane Anderson

This riveting play is the story of Joan of Arc’s mother – a sensible, hardworking, God-fearing peasant woman whose faith is upended as she deals with the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter.

Image: 2018 Public Theater Production (Joan Marcus)

Mother of the Maid

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Docudrama/History
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)

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Summary
Mother of the Maid is the story of Joan of Arc’s mother – a sensible, hardworking, God-fearing peasant woman whose faith is upended as she deals with the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter. This riveting play is an epic tale told from an unexpected and remarkable perspective.
History
Mother of the Maid premiered off-Broadway at The Public Theater on September 23, 2018. Directed by Matthew Penn, the production featured Glenn Close and Grace Van Patten.
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Performing Groups
ISABELLE ARC – Joan’s Mum
JOAN ARC – The Maid
JACQUES ARC – Joan’s Da
PIERRE ARC – Joan’s big brother
FATHER GILBERT – The family priest
LADY OF THE COURT – A well-meaning woman of privilege
THE COURT SCRIBE – May be played by actor playing FATHER GILBERT
JOAN’S PERSONAL CHAMBERLAIN – May be played by actor playing FATHER GILBERT
A PRISON GUARD – May be played by actor playing PIERRE
MONIQUE – The LADY OF THE COURT’s Chambermaid
  • Time Period Medieval (6th-14th Century)
  • Setting France. Around 1429.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)

Media

“[A] quietly piercing, luminous new play.” – New York Stage Review

“Full of discovery... powerful and stunning.” – New York Magazine

“Witty and piercing... Jane Anderson perfectly melds comedy and drama.” – Daily Beast

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  • Mother of the Maid

    Image: 2018 Public Theater Production (Joan Marcus)

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Authors

Jane Anderson

Jane Anderson

Jane Anderson is an Emmy Award-winning writer and director for theatre, film and television.

Plays include: Mother of the Maid, The Baby Dance, Baby Dance: Mixed, Defying Gravity, Looking for Normal, The Quality of Life, The Escort, Lynette at 3AM, Food & Shelter and The Last ...

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