Ms. Cleary's Last Supper

by R. Forest Malley

Two Ms. Cleary’s are hosting a dinner party: Elizabeth, whose battle with cancer is coming to a tragic but defiant end, and her sister Meredith, with whom she has shared her life. Their only guest is Father Francis Kelly, whose history with the Cleary family is darker than most. Ms. Cleary’s Last Supper is an invitation to Elizabeth’s final bow, as she wrestles with the mistakes and regrets that have haunted her...

Two Ms. Cleary’s are hosting a dinner party: Elizabeth, whose battle with cancer is coming to a tragic but defiant end, and her sister Meredith, with whom she has shared her life. Their only guest is Father Francis Kelly, whose history with the Cleary family is darker than most. Ms. Cleary’s Last Supper is an invitation to Elizabeth’s final bow, as she wrestles with the mistakes and regrets that have haunted her for decades, and the ultimate question of how to spend the very short time here that we are all promised.

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    A diva machine. A hilarious romp. Ms. Cleary's Last Supper is the type of show that's ready to entertain every cross section of any audience. But to be clear, Malley isn't after entertainment only. Sure, the play is hilarious and fun to watch (I saw it twice at the O'Neill!), but it also has a very strong emotional heart at its center. This is the type of play that'll make you want to call your sister, your mom, your aunt--or better, if you're lucky to have them still, bring them to the theatre!

    A diva machine. A hilarious romp. Ms. Cleary's Last Supper is the type of show that's ready to entertain every cross section of any audience. But to be clear, Malley isn't after entertainment only. Sure, the play is hilarious and fun to watch (I saw it twice at the O'Neill!), but it also has a very strong emotional heart at its center. This is the type of play that'll make you want to call your sister, your mom, your aunt--or better, if you're lucky to have them still, bring them to the theatre!

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