Mother of the Maid

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Mother of the Maid

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  4f, 3m

Jane Anderson

The story of Joan of Arc's mother, a sensible, hard-working, 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 through an unexpected and remarkable perspective.

Image: 2018 Public Theater Production (Joan Marcus)

Mother of the Maid

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4f, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary
The story of Joan of Arc's mother, a sensible, hard-working, 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 through an unexpected and remarkable perspective.
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  • Time Period Medieval (6th-14th c.)
  • Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)

Media

"...the 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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    Image: 2018 Public Theater Production (Joan Marcus)

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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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