ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE

by Stephanie Alison Walker

Banna is a perfection-seeking, suburban mom who finds meaning in leading a group of like-minded moms fighting the school district’s indoctrination of children. But behind the impressive facade, her marriage is in trouble, her relationship with her teenager is strained, and she is being tormented by an ever-present crow defiling her backyard. As Banna’s group gains notoriety and some sinister allies, she is faced...

Banna is a perfection-seeking, suburban mom who finds meaning in leading a group of like-minded moms fighting the school district’s indoctrination of children. But behind the impressive facade, her marriage is in trouble, her relationship with her teenager is strained, and she is being tormented by an ever-present crow defiling her backyard. As Banna’s group gains notoriety and some sinister allies, she is faced with a choice: to open up and evolve or to double down and become isolated.

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ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE

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  • Deb Hiett: ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE by Stephanie Alison Walker
    “

    Once again, Stephanie Walker tackles a tricky political topic with a light touch and a withering side-eye. The school board coven's power is at stake, and Walker gives us a new perspective. It's a powerful subject, so of course in Walker's experienced hands, our guide is a wise talking crow. Would be great to see this play in a production!

    Once again, Stephanie Walker tackles a tricky political topic with a light touch and a withering side-eye. The school board coven's power is at stake, and Walker gives us a new perspective. It's a powerful subject, so of course in Walker's experienced hands, our guide is a wise talking crow. Would be great to see this play in a production!

    ”
  • Ross Tedford Kendall: ADIRONDACK CHAIR CIRCLE by Stephanie Alison Walker
    “

    Playwright Walker took on a challenging task. How do you fairly depict a trio of women who subscribe to a certain political view? In this play, we learn about the women, their background, and their social circle that gives hints rather than spelling everything out. It's not a play about right or wrong, rather it is a play about choices made, consequences that come about, and how it holds up a mirror to our society. No easy answers here, but a thoughtful play about those who believe in something.

    Playwright Walker took on a challenging task. How do you fairly depict a trio of women who subscribe to a certain political view? In this play, we learn about the women, their background, and their social circle that gives hints rather than spelling everything out. It's not a play about right or wrong, rather it is a play about choices made, consequences that come about, and how it holds up a mirror to our society. No easy answers here, but a thoughtful play about those who believe in something.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, The Gift Theatre, 2024