“The Family We Find”

Cooped up on maternity leave and eager for conversation, Jessie invites the funny and forthright Lina for coffee in their neighboring backyards. They become fast friends, quickly bonding over their shared “new mom” experience—and arousing the interest of a wealthy neighbor hoping for a similar connection. This insightful comedy takes an honest look at the absurdities of new motherhood, the dilemma of returning to work versus staying at home, and how wealth and class impacts parenthood and friendship.

by Molly Smith Metzler

PARENTS!
Join us for a special first ever Parent & Baby Night PAY WHAT YOU FEEL PREVIEW: Tue, Sep 24, 6pm

In the spirit of reducing isolation and bringing together people who are sharing a particular life experience, COF is thrilled to announce its first-ever “Parent & Baby Night” at The Liberty Theatre. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, parents and their small children are invited to attend a special performance of Cry It Out together. Unlike typical theatrical productions, where parents are discouraged from  bringing their small children to see a show, COF has created a special opportunity where parents can get out to see a play with their babies in tow.

The theatre will be prepped and ready, with the house lights kept illuminated so that parents can keep an eye on their little ones. Baby changing stations will be available in the restrooms, and space will be set aside in the lobby where parents can retreat in the event that a little angel decides to turn into a little monster. Best of all, patrons can attend the show for a donation of their choosing, and babies get in for free! 

“A deeply felt topical drama that takes audiences on an emotional roller-coaster ride that whipsaws through laughs, poignant tears and moments of monumental rage.” —LEO Weekly

“Tender, revealing and incisive…Cry it Out is consistently masterful in creating characters who feel real.” —WFPL

“Whip-smart…Metzler has written both women with pragmatic and real sensibilities… in lush and textured strokes.” —The Courier Journal

SHOW NOTES:

Content Advisory: This production includes adult themes and language and includes the smoking of an electronic cigarette.
Recommended Age: This production is recommended for audiences 16 years of age and older.
Run Time: Cry It Out is approximately 2 hours including a 15 minute intermission.