Wisconsin Premiere
Mary Jane
September 12 - 29, 2019
WRITTEN BY Amy Herzog
DIRECTED BY Mary MacDonald Kerr
“But ‘Mary Jane’ is nevertheless a very big drama, even if its conflicts are almost never between people. They are instead between Mary Jane and her unspoken ideas about life — that is, God. To me, this makes Mary Jane the most profound and harrowing of Ms. Herzog’s many fine plays.”
– The New York Times
Finding the light in a very dark world.
Mary Jane is a single mother and tireless force. Armed with prescriptions, feeding tubes, and medical equipment, she fully embraces the daily grind of caring for her young, sick child. Mary Jane finds laughter and camaraderie within her community, and her grace and optimism fend off the persistently looming undertow.
Unexpected humor and exuberant warmth illuminate this beautifully detailed and moving story of one woman’s commitment to finding the light in a very dark world.
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State St,
Madison, WI 53703
Sponsored By:
MG&E
Steve & Jacqui Suleski
ATC
CUNA Mutual Group
Dane Arts
Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
About the show
Runtime:
N/A
Performance Dates:
September 12 – 29, 2019
Age Recommendations:
N/A
Accessibility
We strive to make our performances available to the entire community. This guiding principle captures the theater we aim to be.
We’re proud to be a resident company at Overture Center, which provides practical accessibility for a variety of needs.
Cast
Clare Arena Haden
Mary JaneSamara Frame
Brianne/ChayaNadja Simmonds
Amelia/KatTosha Freeman
Sherry/Dr. TorosCaron Buinis
Ruthie/TenkeiCreative Team
Lisa Schlenker
Set DesignerNoele Stollmack
Lighting DesignerKim Instenes
Costume DesignerJoe Cerqua
Composer and Sound DesignerPamela Miles
Props DesignerSarah Deming-Henes
Stage ManagerTony Reitano
Stage Manager - InterimEnya Nett
ASMKevin Zimmer
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