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Mother of the Maid
Full-Length Play, Drama / 4w, 3m
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)
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Cast Size
4w, 3m -
Duration
More than 120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Docudrama/History -
Target Audience
Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
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.
Keywords
- 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
Photos
Image: 2018 Public Theater Production (Joan Marcus)
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
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 ...