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MOTHER OF THE MAID

Anspacher Theater

September 25 - December 23

Estimated Run Time 2 hours and 10 minutes with one intermission

New York Premiere

Written by Jane Anderson
Directed by Matthew Penn

FULL OF DISCOVERY. POWERFUL & STUNNING. – Sara Holdren, New York Magazine

WITTY & PIERCING! JANE ANDERSON PERFECTLY melds comedy and drama. GLENN CLOSE is FIERCE & POWERFUL. – Tim Teeman, Daily Beast

GLENN CLOSE is in her PRIME. Her performance in JANE ANDERSON’s four-handkerchief  MOTHER OF THE MAID is a TRIUMPHANT blend of SHARP SENSE & PASSIONATE SENSIBILITY. JANE ANDERSON’s ROBUSTLY SENTIMENTAL play... provides an old-fashioned showcase for THE KIND OF ACTING WITH A CAPITAL A that once had Broadway theatergoers queuing around the block for returns. – Ben Brantley, The New York Times

Read the full review from The New York Times. 

Six-time Academy Award nominee and three-time Tony and Emmy winner Glenn Close (Sunset Boulevard, "Damages") returns in a breathtaking new play by Emmy winner Jane Anderson ("Olive Kitteridge," The Baby Dance, Defying Gravity). 

MOTHER OF THE MAID tells the story of Joan of Arc’s mother (Glenn Close), a sensible, hard-working, God-fearing peasant woman whose faith is upended as she deals with the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter. This riveting play is an epic tale told through an unexpected and remarkable new perspective. 

Emmy nominee Matthew Penn ("Law and Order," "The Sopranos," "Damages") directs this deeply moving drama about the glories and challenges of raising an exceptional child.

Larry Bull

Larry Bull

Glenn Close

Glenn Close

Dermot Crowley

Dermot Crowley

Kelley Curran

Kelley Curran

Olivia Gilliatt

Olivia Gilliatt

Andrew Hovelson

Andrew Hovelson

Daniel Pearce

Daniel Pearce

Grace Van Patten

Grace Van Patten

Additional support for MOTHER OF THE MAID is provided by Stacey Gillis Weber & Jeffrey A. Weber. 

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With Larry Bull (u/s Jacques Arc, Pierre Arc/Guard, Father Gilbert/Chamberlain/Scribe), Glenn Close  (Isabelle Arc), Dermot Crowley (Jacques Arc), Kelley Curran (Lady of the Court), Olivia Gilliatt (Monique; u/s Joan Arc, Lady of the Court), Andrew Hovelson (Pierre Arc), Daniel Pearce (Father Gilbert), and Grace Van Patten (Joan Arc)


Scenic Designer: John Lee Beatty
Costume Designer: Jane Greenwood
Lighting Designer: Lap Chi Chu
Sound Designers: Alexander Sovronsky & Joanna Lynne Staub
Original Music: Alexander Sovronsky
Hair & Wig Designer: Tom Watson
Production Stage Manager: James Latus / Jason Pacella
Stage Manager: Ali Simone


PRODUCTION NOTE
Production is expected to include strobes, haze, and recorded explosions. As sensitivities vary from person to person, if you have specific questions regarding content, please call us at 212.967.7555.

Season 2018-2019

Media

In the News

Digiturgy

Media

In the News

Digiturgy

The Writer Behind Both of Glenn Close’s “Breathtaking” Performances This Year
Vanity Fair, September 25, 2018

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All of It with Alison Stewart - Rethinking Joan of Arc (with Jane Anderson & Matthew Penn)
WNYC, October 3, 2018

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Media

In the News

Digiturgy

Mother of the Maid

“Today, like a phoenix, rising from the bitter ashes the fires of Ferguson left behind, his mother, Lezley McSpadden stands strong.  She is a survivor, as she continues to fight for justice for her son.“

There are many parallels to be drawn between Lezley McSpadden, mother of Mike Brown, and Joan’s mother Isabelle, as they both continue to fight for the rights of their children. Check out Lezley’s We Love Our Sons & Daughters Foundation for more information on her advocacy.

Photo: Mark Seliger

1 October

#mother of the maid #digiturgy #lezley mcspadden #we love our sons & daughters foundation

A Phone Call Helped Navy's First Four-Star Woman Embrace Her Path

Mother of the Maid

Listen to this @npr interview with Michelle Howard, the first woman to become a four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy. She might not’ve gotten a vision from god, but advice from her mom definitely helped her just like it helped Joan.

31 August

#mother of the maid #michelle howard #NPR #digiturgy #US Navy

We Know You’re Sugar, We Know You’re Sweet Like A Sucker: Devan Shimoyama’s “Sweet”

Mother of the Maid

Take a moment to consider how Joan’s experience dressing as a man compares with Devan Shimoyama’s in a barbershop after reading this article on Shimoyama’s Sweet exhibit.

14 July

#motm #mother of the maid #digiturgy #joan of arc #devan shimoyama #sweet #black masculinity

Mother of the Maid

We all know about Saint Joan - but what about the saints who appeared to and helped her? Prime among those was Saint Catherine, who was martyred in the 4th Century. You can find out all about her via Wikipedia.

5 June

#saint catherine #mother of the maid #digiturgy #joan of arc #history

Some Do's and Don'ts For Raising Your Gifted Kids - SENG

Mother of the Maid

Put yourself in Joan of Arc’s mom’s shoes: you’ve got a child who may well be talking to God and who, either way, is definitely on her way to impressive things well beyond her years. The God part might not come into play so much today, but being a parent to a gifted child has challenges no matter the century. SENG has some good Do’s and Don’ts for modern parents that we recommend.

5 June

#gifted children #mother of the maid #digiturgy #advice #parenting #joan of arc

Background Image Photo Credit: Joan Marcus

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