‘night, Mother By Marsha Norman

‘night, Mother

BY Marsha Norman

The play is about a daughter, Jessie, and her mother, Thelma. It begins with Jessie calmly telling her Mama that by morning she will be dead, as she plans to commit suicide that very evening. The subsequent dialogue between Jessie and Mama slowly reveals her reasons for her decision, her life with Mama, and how thoroughly she has planned her own death, culminating in a disturbing, yet unavoidable, climax.

Please note this production discusses suicide ideation.

CAST & CREW

Thelma Cates - Melissa Bair
Jessie Cates - Merritt Weirick

Director - Michelle Batt
Stage Manager - Michael Trakas
Lighting Designer - Nikki Price
Scenic Designer - Michelle Batt, Michael Trakas
Costumes - Melissa Bair
Social Media Manager - Sydney Jordan