The Passion of the Hausfrau:
An Illuminated Solo Comedy
co-written with Annette Jolles and Nicole Chaison
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A one-woman show about the hilarious misadventures of a mom who discovers that the roller coaster ride of raising young kids is actually the path to creating her own masterpiece. A live-performance graphic novel with original illustrations.
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80 minutes
illustration by Nicole Chaison
“A sophisticated, punchy script that delivers pathos that's palatable, understanding that is not sentimental, and still genuinely originally funny (for a change), really laugh out loud funny.” -​ The White Plains CitizeNet Reporter
Bess Welden made it impossible not to laugh....kids or no kids, this energetic woman's portrayal of the crazy life and conflicting demands of a young mother...is pure genius." -The Portland Phoenix
“The Passion of the Hausfrau is more than just a cutesy sketch piece. It is thoughtful, creative, and intelligent - just like the hausfrau herself.” -Scarsdale Inquirer
Characters
A female solo performer, multiple characters
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Production History & Development
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Productions: Portland Stage Company, Freeport Factory Stage, Commonweal Theatre, White Plains Performing Arts Center, The Downstage @ L/A Arts, The Frontier, Seacoast Fringe Festival, Mom to Mom Summit
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Two week show development residency at ENVISION, Voice & Vision Theater at Bard College
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Readings in Little Festival of the Unexpected (Portland Stage) and Bowdoin College Theater & Dance
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