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Overview
The Mamalogues portrays the experience of parenting while Black, unmarried, and middle class in the age of anxiety. During a single mother’s retreat, three women share their angst about racial profiling on the playground, their child being the “only one” at their school, and the politics of soccer in the hood. The satirical comedy follows the agonies and joys of motherhood as these moms lean in, stress out and guide precious black children from diapers to college in a dangerous world.
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Cautions
- Alcohol
- Strong Language
- Mild Adult Themes
Details
- Time Period: Contemporary, Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century
- Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s), All Women, Ensemble Cast
- Target Audience: Adult
Authors
Lisa B. Thompson
Lisa B. Thompson’s satirical comedies and poignant dramas explode stereotypes about Black life in the US, particularly the experiences of the Black middle class. Her plays include Single Black Female, Underground, Monroe, The Mamalogues and Dinner. She is also the author of B ...