By Sharon Scott Williams
Directed by Anson Williams
Starring Linda Purl, with Will Huse as The Blues Man
Laced with humor, live music, and pathos, Linda Purl stars in this tour-de-force story of a young girl’s decades-long dream of saving her mother from the soul-crushing grip of mental illness.
As Mama continues to be committed to mental institutions, convinced she’s working for the FBI,
Daddy blurs his pain with Kentucky bourbon and teenage brother Spikey struggles with his faith. Sharon grows up shackled to her mother’s pain, but never loses hope that one day Mama will come home.
A true story inspired by Sharon Scott Williams’ award-winning memoir, Crazy Mama is a poetic journey through the labyrinth of love, despair, and redemption, and is a testament to the steely resilience of the human heart and the enduring nature of hope.
CONTENT TRANSPARENCY
In an effort to care for our community, we’re sharing details about this production that may be sensitive for members of our audience. The following information may reveal plot points.
Recommended for ages 13+. This production contains adult themes, including references to paranoid schitzophrenia, and depictions and discussions of suicidal ideations.
We hope this experience fosters connection, understanding, and the reminder that you are not alone. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or experiencing a mental health crisis, call, text, or chat 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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"A tour de force. Triumphant! [...] Linda Purl is a legion of one with a truly impressive solo performance"
"Robust acting and writing. Purl breaches the authenticity of hope despite lost innocence in an emotionally potent, well-crafted script."– Santa Barbara Independent
"Purl's virtuoso performance in Crazy Mama will strongly resonate with anyone touched by or concerned with mental health issues. There is greatness here."– Stage Raw
"Brilliant. The writing is so authentic and alive, full of color and idiom and wise turns of phrase. On top of that, the playwright has created all these incredible characters that come out of the mough of one actor... Riveting!"– The Wrap
"An emotional roller coaster that will leave you breathless and enlightened."
"Purl's performance is simply mesmerizing. Extraordinary, brave, captivating... The production elements are flawless. A work and performance of meaning."– Ventura Breeze
"An experience not to be missed!"
"Purl's ability to rapidly transition from one archetype to another with seamless transitions and transparency dazzles and stuns... a must see!"– Luxury Media Group
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