BIRTH PLAN

by Monica Cross

[10-minute drama]
Script Updated: 9/1/24
Three women talk about childbirth and their different approaches to their birth plan.

Content warning: discussions of birthing experiences.

[10-minute drama]
Script Updated: 9/1/24
Three women talk about childbirth and their different approaches to their birth plan.

Content warning: discussions of birthing experiences.

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BIRTH PLAN

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  • Susan Middaugh: BIRTH PLAN

    Monica has captured what it's like for women to offer unsolicited advice to a pregnant woman. Oy vey! Nope!

    Monica has captured what it's like for women to offer unsolicited advice to a pregnant woman. Oy vey! Nope!

  • Adam Richter: BIRTH PLAN

    As a dude, I have never had these conversations. As a father, brother and friend, I have been adjacent to many of these conversations, and Monica Cross nails it. "Birth Plan" is compelling, nuanced drama that shows us that every pregnancy journey is different yet relatable. All three women have the best of intentions, even if their words don't land the way they want.
    This is a terrific short drama.

    As a dude, I have never had these conversations. As a father, brother and friend, I have been adjacent to many of these conversations, and Monica Cross nails it. "Birth Plan" is compelling, nuanced drama that shows us that every pregnancy journey is different yet relatable. All three women have the best of intentions, even if their words don't land the way they want.
    This is a terrific short drama.

  • CK Brestman: BIRTH PLAN

    As the saying goes, there are three things you should never talk about: religion, politics, or birth plans. "Birth Plan" by Monica Cross explores the all-too-relatable experience of first time mothers being inundated with unsolicited advice, and the sometimes strongly held opinions of the countless options.

    As the saying goes, there are three things you should never talk about: religion, politics, or birth plans. "Birth Plan" by Monica Cross explores the all-too-relatable experience of first time mothers being inundated with unsolicited advice, and the sometimes strongly held opinions of the countless options.

Awards

  • Stethoscope Stage play festival
    Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University
    Semi-Finalist
    2024