The pacing - the honesty - the familiarity - ELEVEN by Rachael Carnes will bring audiences back to parenting with all of its pain and beauty. It's a wonder anyone survives the difficult time of searching for independence and still needing the comfort of home. JUST LOVELY.

Oh so many wonderful lines. “I’ve been on my own since I was ten.” (She’s eleven.) This is a spot on snapshot of being a tween and being the mother of one. Written with great care, humor and astute observations, Carnes finds the love in the chaos and then tops all with the perfect last line. A dream of a play.

Eleven, by Rachael Carnes, is a touching play that delves into the heart of a mother-daughter relationship. Through authentic dialogue, Carnes beautifully captures the tumult of adolescence and the challenges of parenthood. The exchanges about independence, trust, and growing up are both humorous and tender, making their struggles and bond deeply relatable. This play is a poignant exploration of family dynamics, filled with moments of both conflict and love.