Runs Apr 3 – May 9, 2027
By Paula Vogel
Directed by Elizabeth Carter
Life’s a mother-
Packing and unpacking. Smashing cockroaches. And managing mom’s martinis. For queer siblings Carl and Martha nothing is constant but chaos. NCTC’s first production from Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel.
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” Vital and contemporary… achieves moments of beauty and quiet awe” – The Guardian
“Painfully honest… a slice of life, served raw.” – TimeOut
“A genuinely engaging examination of a family trying to find equilibrium… However, the narrative doesn’t sit in sadness. Instead, the dialogue boasts a web of humor and wit.” – Variety
“A balm that comes in cardboard boxes and packing tape” – The New York Times