←Recommendations of Madeleines

  • Mildred Inez Lewis: Madeleines by Bess Welden
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    Madeleines proves that writing can be warm and incisive at the same time. Lovely to listen to.

    Madeleines proves that writing can be warm and incisive at the same time. Lovely to listen to.

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  • John Minigan: Madeleines by Bess Welden
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    Madeleines is a gorgeous play, capturing in clear strokes the ways in which our lives and our sense of self are continually redefined as we understand more deeply how we came to be where we are. Debra and Jennifer's relationship become increasingly complex as it becomes more honest, and their journey to connect to their family and each other through the complexity of cooking is wrought in beautiful detail. A resonant piece for all of us who hold (and interrogate) the traditions passed on and the traditions withheld.

    Madeleines is a gorgeous play, capturing in clear strokes the ways in which our lives and our sense of self are continually redefined as we understand more deeply how we came to be where we are. Debra and Jennifer's relationship become increasingly complex as it becomes more honest, and their journey to connect to their family and each other through the complexity of cooking is wrought in beautiful detail. A resonant piece for all of us who hold (and interrogate) the traditions passed on and the traditions withheld.

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  • Linda Scheufler: Madeleines by Bess Welden
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    Modern day setting - Two Jewish adult sisters, struggle with childhood memories and rivalries as their mother faces her own challenge of growing old. Surprising secrets are revealed as this Eastern European family grows, over time, from World War II refugee / immigrant status into modern day lives. Pain, grief, financial and emotional survival are the challenges the women face - while finding bonds in traditional foods and the family bakery. #BAPF2022

    Modern day setting - Two Jewish adult sisters, struggle with childhood memories and rivalries as their mother faces her own challenge of growing old. Surprising secrets are revealed as this Eastern European family grows, over time, from World War II refugee / immigrant status into modern day lives. Pain, grief, financial and emotional survival are the challenges the women face - while finding bonds in traditional foods and the family bakery. #BAPF2022

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  • Playwrights Foundation: Madeleines by Bess Welden
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    Playwrights Foundation highly recommends MADELEINES, which excelled to the Finalist round (top 35) for the 44th annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival out of 755 plays. Our community of readers felt this play best represented the mission of our festival. This work engaged us, inspired us, moved us, and was an outstanding example of transformative storytelling. Our local Bay Area Literary Council commends MADELEINES as a compelling, relevant, cathartic new work which should be produced now. Congratulations! #BAPF2021

    Playwrights Foundation highly recommends MADELEINES, which excelled to the Finalist round (top 35) for the 44th annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival out of 755 plays. Our community of readers felt this play best represented the mission of our festival. This work engaged us, inspired us, moved us, and was an outstanding example of transformative storytelling. Our local Bay Area Literary Council commends MADELEINES as a compelling, relevant, cathartic new work which should be produced now. Congratulations! #BAPF2021

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