I caught this at "10 to Places" at Heart Rep and it was such a kind, heartwarming, loving exploration of motherhood and new friendships. Filled with kindness, it never fell into tropes of lecturing or syrupy sweetness. Instead, it portrayed the power of two women coming together as they try their best to do the the most difficult thing a human can do: raise healthy, happy kids.

McLaughlin's short play wonderfully explores variations on motherhood and human connection though the characters of two women, initially strangers to each other, who are watching their young children navigate a playground. Audiences everywhere will be able to relate to this play!

Be Batman is a playful look at the one of the most unexpected difficulties of parenting – dealing with other parents at the playground. Two contrasting mothering styles offer a familiar tension, and the witty dialogue keeps the script moving. May’s calmness contrasts nicely against Lea’s rigidity and her conversations with “Batman” are endearing. I applaud the playwright’s instinct to not punish the uptight Lea, but to let the more experienced May offer some mothering to the young mother. A deeply funny and heartwarming script.