A Mother's Privilege

by Donna Hoke

Jennifer and Kate share their pregnancy news with Kate's parents

Jennifer and Kate share their pregnancy news with Kate's parents

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A Mother's Privilege

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  • Cheryl Bear: A Mother's Privilege

    A hilarious comedy a same sex couple sharing the news with their parents that they'll be having a baby. They're determined to assign gender roles and it's frustrating, but also so funny. The line in response to Kate's career was just fantastic. A story of family bonding and moving forward. Well done!

    A hilarious comedy a same sex couple sharing the news with their parents that they'll be having a baby. They're determined to assign gender roles and it's frustrating, but also so funny. The line in response to Kate's career was just fantastic. A story of family bonding and moving forward. Well done!

  • James McLindon: A Mother's Privilege

    Warm and funny, with a hopeful message, this play takes on what is a divisive issue for some families and shows a way forward. Never underestimate the of ability of grandchildren to awaken the angels of our better nature.

    Warm and funny, with a hopeful message, this play takes on what is a divisive issue for some families and shows a way forward. Never underestimate the of ability of grandchildren to awaken the angels of our better nature.

  • Rachael Carnes: A Mother's Privilege

    Hoke develops this play with equal measures heart and head — It's redolent with warmth and humor, the balance of safety and the chiding, teasing familiarity of family — while being just so beautifully constructed and polished. As a reader, this is a satisfying, meaty play, the perfect blend of drama and comedy, and I'm sure it would be an exciting playground for a creative team, full of bold dynamics and timely conversation.

    Hoke develops this play with equal measures heart and head — It's redolent with warmth and humor, the balance of safety and the chiding, teasing familiarity of family — while being just so beautifully constructed and polished. As a reader, this is a satisfying, meaty play, the perfect blend of drama and comedy, and I'm sure it would be an exciting playground for a creative team, full of bold dynamics and timely conversation.

Character Information

  • Francine
    Character Age
    40s-60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Henry
    Character Age
    40s-60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Jennifer
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Kate
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Theatre Black Dog, Year 2015
  • Type Reading, Organization Single Carrot Theatre, Year 2015

Production History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Lucky Penny, Year 2015