Sure, Mary

by Emily McClain

TEN MINUTE PLAY- Ruth and Hannah reach out to Deborah to see how she is holding up in the first few weeks with a new baby. The strain of motherhood, the pressure to be seen as a "good mother," and the lack of spousal support is wearing on her- as is her neighbor, Mary, who also has a brand-new baby boy and doesn't seem to be having any of the same issues Deborah is having.

TEN MINUTE PLAY- Ruth and Hannah reach out to Deborah to see how she is holding up in the first few weeks with a new baby. The strain of motherhood, the pressure to be seen as a "good mother," and the lack of spousal support is wearing on her- as is her neighbor, Mary, who also has a brand-new baby boy and doesn't seem to be having any of the same issues Deborah is having.

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  • Scott Sickles: Sure, Mary by Emily McClain
    “

    There's always one...

    The person in your friend group or support group or who's just always there... Who tries to be sympathetic to your troubles even though they can't possibly understand them because everything comes SO EASY to them!

    What's worse is when you know their story ends so horribly that you can't even get any satisfaction from THAT without being a total jerk.

    McClain provides a truly funny take on Mary raising Jesus through the eyes of her neighbors. There's a resentment spawned by privilege and perfection and it's on full display here. Acerbic, witty, honest, and fun!

    There's always one...

    The person in your friend group or support group or who's just always there... Who tries to be sympathetic to your troubles even though they can't possibly understand them because everything comes SO EASY to them!

    What's worse is when you know their story ends so horribly that you can't even get any satisfaction from THAT without being a total jerk.

    McClain provides a truly funny take on Mary raising Jesus through the eyes of her neighbors. There's a resentment spawned by privilege and perfection and it's on full display here. Acerbic, witty, honest, and fun!

    ”
Deborah- 16, first-time mother of a 3 month old baby boy. Anxious about her abilities.
Hannah- 20, pregnant with her fourth child. Gentle, kind spirit but with a practical sensibility.
Ruth- 22, the "Queen Bee" of the group. Recently widowed. Mother of three children, two under five years old.
Mary- 14, brand new mother, rather unexplained superior attitude.