TTC and all the other acronyms IDK

by Lauren Davenport

At a time when Lou is in desperate need of support, she finds a local group of womxn which all are, at present and like her, trying to conceive. Lou expected eventual friendship, maybe some shared Ubers, or at the very least some additions to her sad social calendar, but she definitely didn’t expect any new self-discoveries. Via regular check-ins, they help each other navigate the absurdities, complexities, and...

At a time when Lou is in desperate need of support, she finds a local group of womxn which all are, at present and like her, trying to conceive. Lou expected eventual friendship, maybe some shared Ubers, or at the very least some additions to her sad social calendar, but she definitely didn’t expect any new self-discoveries. Via regular check-ins, they help each other navigate the absurdities, complexities, and deeper meaning behind conception, parenthood, and body autonomy.

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  • John Mabey: TTC and all the other acronyms IDK by Lauren Davenport
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    TTC AND ALL THE OTHER ACRONYMS IDK by Lauren Davenport is complex, poignant, raw, and honest. It holds unique emotional truths about pregnancy and body autonomy while honoring the messiness of its characters. There's also a magical point in the play where we're brought to the time of Mary Tudor, making the themes of the play even sharper in a historical context. The exploration of different types of friendship between these characters was also exciting with each voice truly unique.

    TTC AND ALL THE OTHER ACRONYMS IDK by Lauren Davenport is complex, poignant, raw, and honest. It holds unique emotional truths about pregnancy and body autonomy while honoring the messiness of its characters. There's also a magical point in the play where we're brought to the time of Mary Tudor, making the themes of the play even sharper in a historical context. The exploration of different types of friendship between these characters was also exciting with each voice truly unique.

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  • Samantha Cooper: TTC and all the other acronyms IDK by Lauren Davenport
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    Tis play is a wonderful exploration of how important camaraderie is during some of the most private and difficult moments in life. Every character has a different experience and each experience is treated with equal weight which makes it easy to find many things to connect with throughout the story. With both laugh-out loud and beautifully heartbreaking moments, this story a wonderful arc, great parts of actors, and a surprise visit from Blood Mary.

    Tis play is a wonderful exploration of how important camaraderie is during some of the most private and difficult moments in life. Every character has a different experience and each experience is treated with equal weight which makes it easy to find many things to connect with throughout the story. With both laugh-out loud and beautifully heartbreaking moments, this story a wonderful arc, great parts of actors, and a surprise visit from Blood Mary.

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Character Information

  • LOU
    Lou’s been married to a loving partner for three years and has been TTC for just over 2 years collectively. She’s never been pregnant once. She/They. *doubles as BLOODY Mary Tudor
    35
    Cis female,
    Non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary,
      Woman
  • SALEM
    They have a partner of 7 years and a set of twins going through their F-You fours. They’ve been TTC their third child for 18 months after pausing hormone replacement therapy. They/Them. *doubles as SECRETARY
    39
    Non-binary -- assigned female at birth
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • HARLOW
    She’s got three kids (ages 6-2) and is 5 months pregnant at the start of the play. She/Her. *doubles as LORD
    34
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • ROBBIE JEAN
    She has a husband of almost 1 year and has been TTC for 11 months straight. She/Her/Hers. *doubles as COURTIER
    29
    Cis female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • MAZE
    No kids, a divorce, 3 miscarriages, and a new relationship on stilts. Maze has been TTC for 5 years total – some of that time single as fuck. She/They. *doubles as MESSENGER
    33
    Assigned female at birth -- female or non-binary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 2022

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