WESTPORT–Westport Country Playhouse invites audiences to laugh at the trials of motherhood with a couple of funny motherpluckers.

That’s the name of the original play – “2Motherpluckers: A Musical” – that the venue will stage March 10 at 7 p.m.

“Julie Foldesi and Stacie Morgain Lewis, two Fairfield County-based, guitar-playing, songwriting moms, wear all the hats and play all the parts as they navigate their way through the ups, downs, and total WTFs of parenting in this musical mom-confessional,” the Playhouse said in a release.

Mark Shanahan, Playhouse artistic director, said the show’s launch on the venue’s main stage follows a “wildly successful run” in the Playhouse’s Barnstormers series in the Lucille Lortel White Barn.

“Julie and Stacie are powerhouse artists, and watching them transform into so many characters while performing their original music is nothing short of exhilarating,” he said. “This original work is laugh-out-loud funny and deeply touching. And most important, it beautifully captures the joys, trials, and fierce love that comes with motherhood – and celebrates the friendships that sustain it.”

Foldesi added, “We’re so excited to bring our newly developed, two-woman musical comedy to folks that need a good laugh, (a glass of wine), and a break from the parenting chaos.” 

Foldesi’s credits as actress, singer, songwriter, playwright, musician, and mom include, Broadway: “Sunday in the Park with George,” “Disney’s Newsies” and Lincoln Center’s “South Pacific.” She has also performed in national touring shows and regional theaters. Her TV appearances include “As the World Turns,” and her awards include best song from Conde Nast’s former Jane Magazine and the Podunk Bluegrass Festival.

Stacie Morgain Lewis, an actress, singer, songwriter, teacher and mom, has performed at Westport Country Playhouse in Script in Hand playreadings, and serves as co-director of Playhouse Playmakers, a theatre education program for middle schoolers. She is the curator of Script in Hand Jr. Her credits include Glinda in the Chicago production of “Wicked” and Broadway roles in “Sunday in the Park with George” and “Titanic.” She has performed concerts in and out of schools, and in partnerships with organizations such as Sandy Hook Promise. She co-wrote the children’s album “Harmonize” and created Harmonize Kidz, an arts enrichment program, implemented in school systems throughout the tri-state area..   

Keira Naughton, the show’s director, is a New York City-based actor and director. At Westport Country Playhouse, she appeared in “Morphic Resonance,” “The Dining Room” and several playreadings and galas. Directing credits include the plays “Curve of Departure,” “Title and Deed,” “Will Sacrifice” and “To the Moon and Back” at Chester Theatre Company; “Cedars” at Berkshire Theatre Group; and “Battle for the Airwaves” at the 92nd Street Y Lyrics and Lyricists Series. Her Broadway acting credits include “The Rivals” at Lincoln Center Theater and “Dance of Death.” Naughton writes and performs with the comedic rock group The Petersons. MFA from NYU Grad Acting.

The Playhouse has posted this video excerpt of the show.

Tickets are $40. Visit here for show details. 

Westport Country Playhouse

25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut 06880

www.westportplayhouse.org

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