Mrs. Phu's Cleansing Juices (and also salads)

by Emily Witt

Entering Mrs. Phu’s means crossing a gauntlet of steadfast Reaganites and pro-lifers. Just on the other side of the trenches lies a world where a waiter wrangles eccentric customers, a hippie lady floats aimlessly, and three very different women gather to receive abortions under the constraints of stringent federal mandates.

Entering Mrs. Phu’s means crossing a gauntlet of steadfast Reaganites and pro-lifers. Just on the other side of the trenches lies a world where a waiter wrangles eccentric customers, a hippie lady floats aimlessly, and three very different women gather to receive abortions under the constraints of stringent federal mandates.

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Mrs. Phu's Cleansing Juices (and also salads)

Polly (35)- Donald’s wife, and Max’s mother.
Ann (68)/Sympathy (40)- The owner of Mrs. Phu’s /A protester.
James (23)- Sarah’s step-brother.
Ian (21)/Max (7)- A man on a porch. /Polly and Donald’s son.
Sarah (21)- James’ step-sister.
Niko (22)- A woman on a porch.
Ron (26)/Mr. Milkshake (42)- A juice, smoothie, and shake artisan/A man. An adventurer.
Waiter (25) - A man. A conduit. A server.
Donald (38)-Polly’s husband, and Max’s father.

Development History

  • Workshop, The Theatre School at DePaul University, 2016

Production History

  • University, The Theatre School at DePaul University, 2017

Awards

  • Distinguished Achievement in Playwriting (Harold and Mimi Steinberg Award)
    The Kennedy Center
    Selection
    2017