TTC and all the other acronyms IDK by Lauren Davenport

At a time when Lou is in desperate need of support, she finds a local group of womxn which all are, at present and like her, trying to conceive. Via regular check-ins, they help each other navigate the absurdities, complexities, and deeper meaning behind conception, parenthood, and body autonomy. Lou expected eventual friendship, maybe some shared Ubers, or at the very least some additions to her sad social...
At a time when Lou is in desperate need of support, she finds a local group of womxn which all are, at present and like her, trying to conceive. Via regular check-ins, they help each other navigate the absurdities, complexities, and deeper meaning behind conception, parenthood, and body autonomy. Lou expected eventual friendship, maybe some shared Ubers, or at the very least some additions to her sad social calendar, but she definitely didn’t expect any new self-discoveries.
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TTC and all the other acronyms IDK

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  • Samantha Cooper:
    29 Jun. 2022
    “ Tis play is a wonderful exploration of how important camaraderie is during some of the most private and difficult moments in life. Every character has a different experience and each experience is treated with equal weight which makes it easy to find many things to connect with throughout the story. With both laugh-out loud and beautifully heartbreaking moments, this story a wonderful arc, great parts of actors, and a surprise visit from Blood Mary. ”

Character Information

  • LOU
    35,
    Cis female
    Lou’s been married to a loving partner for three years and has been TTC for just over 2 years collectively. She’s never been pregnant once. She/Her. *doubles as BLOODY Mary Tudor
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • SALEM
    39,
    afab non-binary
    They have a partner of 7 years and a set of twins going through their F-You fours. They’ve been TTC their third child for 18 months after pausing hormone replacement therapy. They/Them. *doubles as SECRETARY
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Non-binary
  • HARLOW
    34,
    Cis female
    She’s got three kids (ages 6-2) and is 5 months pregnant at the start of the play. She/Her. *doubles as LORD
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • ROBBIE JEAN
    29,
    Cis female
    She has a husband of almost 1 year and has been TTC for 11 months straight. She/Her/Hers. *doubles as COURTIER
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female
  • MAZE
    33,
    Female/Nonbinary AFAB
    No kids, a divorce, 3 miscarriages, and a new relationship on stilts. Maze has been TTC for 5 years total – some of that time single as fuck. She/They. *doubles as MESSENGER
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      30s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre
    ,
    2022