Benched

by Allyson Currin

Meghan, Timby and Joan meet every day at the same urban playground bench to laugh, commiserate and laugh through the challenges of motherhood. They don't even realize the co-dependent unit they have become, until one of them confronts one of life's powerful changes, and their connection is threatened in a profound and frightening way. A hard-hitting comedy with a sharp left turn...

Meghan, Timby and Joan meet every day at the same urban playground bench to laugh, commiserate and laugh through the challenges of motherhood. They don't even realize the co-dependent unit they have become, until one of them confronts one of life's powerful changes, and their connection is threatened in a profound and frightening way. A hard-hitting comedy with a sharp left turn...

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  • Quinn Xavier Hernandez: Benched by Allyson Currin
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    Allyson Currin serves a wonderful balance of simplicity and wit. Benched gives us a heartbreakingly real look at motherhood and friendship from the viewpoints three wildly different and unique women that any actress would be thrilled to embody. #PlaywrightPlug

    Allyson Currin serves a wonderful balance of simplicity and wit. Benched gives us a heartbreakingly real look at motherhood and friendship from the viewpoints three wildly different and unique women that any actress would be thrilled to embody. #PlaywrightPlug

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  • Renee Calarco: Benched by Allyson Currin
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    A smart, heartbreaking, and beautiful comedy with sharply-drawn female characters. I've seen this play multiple times--both during its development and in production--and have been awed by the surprising moments that actors continually find in the script. I think it's a true gem for actors.

    A smart, heartbreaking, and beautiful comedy with sharply-drawn female characters. I've seen this play multiple times--both during its development and in production--and have been awed by the surprising moments that actors continually find in the script. I think it's a true gem for actors.

    ”
  • Stephen Spotswood: Benched by Allyson Currin
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    A great short comedy about friendship and motherhood featuring the kind of roles for women you don't see enough of. Pinky Swear Productions produced this in rep with Renee Calarco's BLEED and it made for a strong pairing.

    A great short comedy about friendship and motherhood featuring the kind of roles for women you don't see enough of. Pinky Swear Productions produced this in rep with Renee Calarco's BLEED and it made for a strong pairing.

    ”

Development History

  • Workshop, The Hub Theatre, 2012
  • Reading, 1st Draft at Charter Theatre, 2011

Production History

  • Professional, Pinky Swear Productions, 2013
  • Professional, Actors Equity Association Members Code Production, 2012