Mother of the Maid

Isabelle Arc is a sensible, hard-working, God-fearing woman. Her headstrong daughter, on the other hand, communes with Saint Catherine, dons men’s clothing and prepares to lead the French army into battle.

Motherhood in the fifteenth century is not easy. In her riveting new play, Jane Anderson reimagines Joan of Arc’s epic tale through the eyes of her mother. Isabelle follows the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter with a mother’s loving persistence—facing her own fears and upended faith along the way.

“Marin is where my heart is, it’s where I go to soothe my soul. I’m so glad that this very raw and personal piece of me is getting a home on the MTC stage.” — Jane Anderson

By Jane Anderson
Directed by Jasson Minadakis

MTC ENGAGEMENT EVENTS:

• Perspectives:  The third Thursday of each show is the Perspectives matinee performance which includes a pre-show topical lecture. For Mother of the Maid, the Perspectives matinee is scheduled for Thursday, December 5th, with the pre-show lecture beginning at 12:00 noon, and the performance beginning at 1:00 pm.
• Pre-Show Discussions:  Join members of MTC’s artistic staff to discuss the play, playwright and play’s themes on Wednesdays before the 7:30 pm performances (7:10 pm).
• After Words:  Join a member of MTC’s artistic staff (often with one or more members of the cast) for a Q&A talkback after every performance, except Saturday evenings and Opening and Closing Nights.