“ This is an exquisite play about the complexities of grieving a loved one. Marie is a compelling protagonist and propels the play forward with kinetic energy. She is flanked by equally nuanced and well-drawn supporting characters, including a meaty and surprising cameo role in Charlene close to the end. The dialogue is an uncanny combination of spare, naturalistic, and profound. In avoiding sentimentality, Finocchiaro ultimately creates a potent play that is an emotional bomb! The well-paced scenes move at a steady clip, always engaging and, at turns, funny and heartbreaking. I hope this atmospheric piece is produced frequently! ”

“ mother's son explores the relationship between mothers and sons through the lens of a mother's grief, while also allowing us to examine how our actions affect those around us, even those we don't know. It is a haunting and deeply affecting play. ”