My Name Is Lucy Barton, directed by Charmaine Weir Smith and adapted from Elizabeth Strout's novel by Rona Munro, is a powerful solo performance featuring Julie-Anne McDowell. The story follows Lucy, a writer who, after undergoing surgery, finds herself unexpectedly reunited with her estranged mother. This poignant narrative delves into themes of family, identity, and reconciliation, as Lucy reflects on her troubled childhood in rural Illinois and her life in New York City. The production runs for 75 minutes at The Drama Factory, inviting audiences to explore the complexities of familial relationships and personal truth.
Cast and Creative Team for My Name Is Lucy Barton at The Drama Factory
Cast
Julie-Anne McDowell
Lucy Barton
Charmaine Weir-Smith
Ensemble
Creative Team
Charmaine Weir Smith
Director
Elizabeth Strout
Writer
Rona Munro
Adapter
Kieran McGregor
Designer
Julie-Anne McDowell
Producer
How Now Brown Cow Productions
Production Company
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