First in the Annual Playwright’s Competition for Emerging Local Authors Emily Draffen's play "Everyone and Their Mother" Maralee's decision to "live her truth" throws her adult children's lives into chaos. George (a struggling actor) and Jackie (an exhausted mother) must learn to help themselves while their mother, for the first time in her life, does precisely as she wants. Everyone and Their Mother is a comedy dealing with the expectations we project onto family. Emily Draffen also directing. *This competition is named in honor of Teresa Jordan, president of the GCT board of directors from 2019-2022. Her drive to provide more entertainment and educational opportunities to the residents of Shelby County and its surrounding areas are the basis for this competition. To learn more about the competition or submit a script for consideration in Season 53 visit https://www.gctcomeplay.org/teresa-jordan-playwrights-competition/
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