Photos: Anne Sheridan Smith and Kathy Ruhl in 'NIGHT MOTHER at Redtwist Theatre

‘night Mother is now playing through May 24, by Marsha Norman and directed by Executive Artistic Director Dusty Brown, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Check out photos from the show below!

Life has been difficult for Jessie and her hope for the future has faded. Spiraling between a failed marriage and caretaker fatigue due to her criminal son and aging mother, Jessie is determined to take control of her life in the only way left to her. When society and technology isolate Jessie, when the world turns to chaos around her and a promised future fades away: Jessie digs up her father’s old pistol with the intention to end her life. Marsha Norman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play launches audiences through a mother and daughter’s darkest night together. 

The ‘night Mother cast includes Anne Sheridan Smith (she/her, Jessie) and Kathy Ruhl* (she/her, Thelma). 

The ‘night Mother production team includes Dusty Brown* (they/them, director/executive artistic director); Ashley O’Neill* (she/her, asst. director); Meredith Ernst (she/her, dramaturg); Madeleine Shows (she/her, costume designer); Nick Barletson (he/him, props designer); Harper Justus (they/them, sound designer); Bobbie Buie (he/him, scenic designer); Jeff Brain* (he/him, technical director); Piper Kirchhofer* (she/her, lighting designer) and Ruby Lowe (they/them, master electrician). 

*indicates Redtwist Theatre Ensemble Member

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