Mother of the Maid delves into the life of Isabelle Arc—a sensible, hard-working, God-fearing woman. Her headstrong daughter, on the other hand, communes with Saint Catherine, dons men’s clothing and prepares to lead the French army into battle. Motherhood in the fifteenth century was not easy. Jane Anderson’s Mother of the Maid reimagines Joan of Arc’s epic tale through the eyes of her mother. Isabelle follows the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter with a mother’s loving persistence—facing her own upended fears and faith along the way. History may remember Joan of Arc as a patron saint, armed heroine, and deft political thinker—but her mother remembers things quite differently.
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PERFORMANCES
NOTE
CASTING FOR
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ISABELLE ARC: Joan’s Mother – 40’s-60’s
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JOAN ARC: The maid – 16-25 (looks 16)
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JACQUES ARC: Joan’s Father – 40’s-60’s
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PIERRE ARC: Joan’s older brother – 20+
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FATHER GILBERT: The family priest – 50’s
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LADY OF THE COURT: A well-meaning woman of privilege – 40-60
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MONIQUE: Her Chambermaid – 20’s+
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THE COURT SCRIBE – 30+
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A PRISON GUARD – 30+
- JOAN’S PERSONAL CHAMBERLAIN – 30+
“Mother of the Maid” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com