Of Mothers and Men explores the relationships women share with their mothers while examining the influence and pivotal roles played by their male counterparts. The play is a monologue-driven piece with 9 vignettes diving deep into the significance these two people can have in one’s life.
The cast consists of an array of Latina and African American women discussing many topics prevalent to women. The cast includes Crystal Shaniece Roman, writer, director and owner of the Black Latina Movement. Ms. Roman wrote the piece to reveal many of the paths taken by these intricate relationships.
Under the watchful eye of the audience, each of the nine monologue narrators unravels the joy and the pain they encounter within their respective relationships. Viewed individually, the audience experiences each woman's intimate testimony, but woven together these testimonies also illuminate staunch contrasts in each of these relationships. A heartbroken woman jilted at the altar vs. a faithful and nurturing relationship, a mother's selfish drive for personal gain vs. a supportive and endearing mother/daughter relationship and the fear of unwanted pregnancy vs. the fear of impending motherhood both contrast against the dedication and confidence of an experienced mother.
