Don't Get On The Train
by Izolda Trakhtenberg
On a busy afternoon ride on New York City's A Train, a group of women—tourists, locals, and a mother—share a subway car. The mother, MOM, is caught in a humorous yet tense FaceTime exchange with her ten-year-old son, Drake, repeatedly urging him not to board a train. As the conversation unfolds, the other women become involved, sharing their own maternal experiences and offering advice. The play captures the...
On a busy afternoon ride on New York City's A Train, a group of women—tourists, locals, and a mother—share a subway car. The mother, MOM, is caught in a humorous yet tense FaceTime exchange with her ten-year-old son, Drake, repeatedly urging him not to board a train. As the conversation unfolds, the other women become involved, sharing their own maternal experiences and offering advice. The play captures the humor and camaraderie that arise from their shared struggles, culminating in a heartwarming reunion between MOM and Drake at Times Square. "Don’t Get On the Train" is a slice-of-life comedy-drama that celebrates everyday connections and small victories.
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