Three Mothers

Friday, April 26, 2024 to Sunday, May 12, 2024

BY AJENE D. WASHINGTON

June 21, 1964. Three college students, James Chaney, Michael Schwerner and Andrew Goodman, were tortured and murdered by the Ku Klux Klan in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Their crime: registering Black Americans to vote and being born Black or Jewish. Taking inspiration from the 1964 photo of their bereft mothers leaving the final funeral together, “Three Mothers” is the imagined moment afterward, in Carolyn Goodman’s home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, when the three women forged an unbreakable bond and commitment to the Civil Rights Movement. Don’t miss this stirring play, the winner of 2022 Next Act! New Play Summit, in its World Premiere production only at theREP!

CONTENT ADVISORY: “Three Mothers” is a fictional account of a true story based on a 1964 photograph of three grieving mothers, whose sons were murdered by the Ku Klux Klan for registering Black voters in the South. The subject of the murders and the prejudices of the KKK against Black and Jewish Americans are part of this story.

THREE MOTHERS IS PART OF OUR 23-24 SUBSCRIPTION SEASON.

Don’t miss our special event nights!

Opening Night – Tuesday, April 30
Includes complimentary post-show champagne toast. Sponsored by Columbia Development Companies. 

Chef’s Table – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7
Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by local restaurants

Thirsty Thursday – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9
Light fare and tasting samples from local breweries, cideries and distilleries.

ASL Performance – 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11
This performance features sign language interpreters. To request access to the designated seating section, please call the box office at 518.346.6204

Behind the Scenes – 1 p.m. Sunday, May 12
12:30 p.m., complimentary coffee and pastry before the pre-show presentation of the special effects behind “Sweat,” hosted by Producing Artistic Director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill. This special conversation is free and open to the public.

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Personal Responsibility Statement: Proctors prides itself on offering a diverse selection of arts entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows we offer in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.