Redtwist Theatre presents 'night Mother, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Marsha Norman, directed by Dusty Brown. This intense drama follows Jessie, portrayed by Anne Sheridan Smith, as she navigates despair amidst a tumultuous life, marked by a failed marriage and the burdens of caring for her aging mother, Thelma, played by Kathy Ruhl. As society and technology isolate her, Jessie confronts her darkest impulses and seeks control over her fate during a profound mother-daughter moment. The production runs from April 2 to May 10, presenting a compelling exploration of family struggles and personal crises.
Cast and Creative Team for 'NIGHT MOTHER at Redtwist Theatre
Cast
Anne Sheridan Smith
Jessie
Kathy Ruhl
Thelma
Creative Team
Harper Justus
sound designer
Bobbie Buie
scenic designer
Jeff Brain
technical director
Piper Kirchhofer
lighting designer
Ruby Lowe
master electrician
Nick Barletson
props designer
Madeleine Shows
costume designer
Meredith Ernst
dramaturg
Ashley O’Neill
asst. director
Dusty Brown
executive artistic director
Dusty Brown
director
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