Peace for Mary Frances
Lois Smith returns to the stage in this world premiere!
Peace for Mary Frances
Lily Thorne presents a world premiere comedy drama!
Peace for Mary Frances
Lois Smith returns to the stage in this world premiere!
Why see Peace for Mary Frances?
A world premiere comedy by Lily Thorne
Lois Smith takes the lead in this poignant and hysterically funny comedy-drama, that explores the tempestuous relationships between a New England matriarch and her family. Lily Thorne's latest world premiere will be under the helm of in-demand director Lila Neugebauer, whose previous credits include 2015's Kill Floor, The Aliens, The Valley of Fear, Trudy & Max in Love and many others. Smith's most recent role was in Jordan Harrison's 2015 drama Marjorie Prime. This newest play will form part of The New Group's Spring 2018 season.
What is it about?
Ninety year-old Mary Frances is ready to die, having lived a good and fulfilling life. Born to refugees fleeing the Armenian genocide, and learning the trauma that they went through, she is determined to fulfill her last wish; to die peacefully at home surrounded by her family. However, her best laid plans indeed go awry as three generations of fiesty and determined women invade her home, each trying to get their hands on her possessions.
Faced with anything but a peaceful last few days on earth, Mary Frances is forced to play referee between her children, with tensions and jealousies all reaching boiling point; will she be able to broker peace before she departs her mortal coil? T
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for ages 12+
Run Time
Two hours 35 minutes including intermission
Dates
Finished Jun 17, 2018
Cast
Lois Smith as Mary Frances
Johanna Day
Heather Burns
Natalie Gold
Mia Katigbak
Paul Lazar
Brian Miskell
Melle Powers
J. Smith-Cameron
Creative
By Lily Thorne
Directed by Lila Neugebauer
Reviews
Customer reviews
3 reviews, average rating: (3.7 Stars)
Donna Siegel
OUTSTANDING
We loved the play. There were 3 of us and we couldn't stop talking about it at dinner
afterwards. Actors were perfect choices. The real problem I had and my seat mates
around me is we couldn't hear well at all. We were in row K. I talked to the lovely
playwright, Lily Thorne about it and she said she was aware of it. They were working on it.
I don't know why this play isn't on Broadway. ... Read more
Christina Major Davis
Lois Smith is perfection!
Who doesn’t want to see Aunt Meg on stage? I
love Lois Smith and she was as detailed and
believable as ever at 86! The family is a mess
and many will find familiarity in these
character types. There are seemingly very few
redeemable qualities about the kids characters
and I frankly was drawn in by each of their
portrayals. I wanted to know more about each
of them but I didn’t feel robbed in any way.
Many “holy s†moments and “wow, she actually
said that†moments gave my morbid curiosity
so much drive that I forgot the running time
was 2 hours and 40 minutes. It was well done.
Well written, well acted, great set and
costumes.... it felt REAL.
Go if you can! ... Read more
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