Widow's Walk

Maddie, Claire, Marie and Sherry all decide to take a risk in the middle of their lives and open a café together after their friend Phil makes their dream possible far sooner than they thought. It’s a bit of a risk personally and financially, though the only real issues seem to be Claire’s half-imagined rivalry with Maddie for Phil’s affection, and Marie’s refusal to entertain any menu item that might appeal to...

Maddie, Claire, Marie and Sherry all decide to take a risk in the middle of their lives and open a café together after their friend Phil makes their dream possible far sooner than they thought. It’s a bit of a risk personally and financially, though the only real issues seem to be Claire’s half-imagined rivalry with Maddie for Phil’s affection, and Marie’s refusal to entertain any menu item that might appeal to the loathsome “Foodies.” But soon the secret that brought these women together resurfaces, threatening not only the viability of the Café, but their very freedom. Widow’s Walk examines the complex bonds that tie us to relationships, especially when those bonds are strained by unwelcome insights and desperate circumstances.

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Widow's Walk

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  • Bridget O'Leary: Widow's Walk

    This is such a lovely play about strong women bonding together to find themselves in a new phase in their lives. The relationships are strong. The play moves effortlessly forward. I also think it is a great piece for any company that has connections to talented actresses over the age of 50, a demographic we don't often see represented. The play is complex and doesn't shy away from some of the darker truths the women face, but at its heart, it is funny and touching.

    This is such a lovely play about strong women bonding together to find themselves in a new phase in their lives. The relationships are strong. The play moves effortlessly forward. I also think it is a great piece for any company that has connections to talented actresses over the age of 50, a demographic we don't often see represented. The play is complex and doesn't shy away from some of the darker truths the women face, but at its heart, it is funny and touching.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Monroe Center for the Arts, Year 2013
  • Type Reading, Organization Boston Theater Marathon Warm-Up Laps, Year 2013

Awards

  • O'Neil
    Semi-Finalist