Mary Jane

Play

Writers: Amy Herzog

Overview

Show Information

Book
Category
Play
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2017
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
New York City, June-October, Present Day
Cast Size
medium
Ideal for
All-Female Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female
Casting Notes
Mostly female cast
Includes adult, mature adult, young adult characters

Synopsis

Captivating, witty, yet compassionate, Mary Jane is the story of a mother in an impossible family situation. Mary Jane is a single mother with a young son suffering from cerebral palsy. Together they live in a tiny, cramped apartment in Queens, New York. The boy is never seen, but from time to time we get a glimpse into his small, dark bedroom. Faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, Mary Jane retains an unfathomable optimism and sense of humor. She builds a community of women around her who become her makeshift family and provide the wisdom and stability she needs to get by day-by-day. However, when her son’s condition takes a turn for the worse, can friendships old and new support her when she needs it most?

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