It is the annual girls’ getaway for four best friends to do the usual – gossip, gab, and drink wine – except this year, the women have reached their breaking points. They are all keeping heavily guarded secrets that have been weighing them down for some time. In flashbacks from the previous year, the audience learns what they are struggling with as women, partners, friends, and very importantly, mothers. Maternal Combustion will take you on a very moving and very humourous journey through the lives of four strong, powerful and unbreakable women.
Cast: 5 actors
Female roles: 4
Casting note: All four women should be anywhere from their late 30s to early 50s. They can all be the same age or not.
Male roles: 1
The one male actor will play four roles throughout the play, all in flashbacks. He will play men of varying ages, so someone in their 40s is an ideal age for this role.
Three rehearsals: Between March 16-26 (TBD)
