Birthday Candles at Over Our Head Players

A rich, whimsical slice of life. Baked with butter, dusted with philosophy, and frosted with laughter.

We meet Ernestine Ashworth at 17, full of fire and flour, convinced she’s destined for greatness. She stirs through ages 17 to 107.

We watch decades rise and fall like a perfectly timed confection. Through love, loss, motherhood, and cosmic musings, she keeps baking the same birthday cake, layering each year with memories, all while the oven’s on.

Life moves fast, but tradition (and cake) are eternal.

If this were a movie, we think it would be rated PG.

Authors

• Noah Haidle