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Annaleen Louwes

Mary Jane

Theater Rotterdam | Erik Whien
Sat 17 Apr '27 20:30
A loving portrait of parenthood and hope
Sat 17 Apr '27
20:30

Mary Jane tells the story of a single mother who cares day and night for her chronically ill son Alex. Between beeping monitors, hospital visits and sleepless nights, she tries to stay afloat in a fragile reality that revolves entirely around care.

Gradually, a close-knit community of women emerges around her. Each from their own background, conviction and motive, but all connected by the need to care for another. Together they form a network in which support, attention and closeness are central.

The play is a moving portrait of unconditional care, human connection and hope, even when the future is uncertain. A performance that shows how resilience can emerge in the most vulnerable circumstances.

About Erik Whien
Erik Whien is known for his crisp directing and his ability to bring actors to great heights. His performances are psychological portraits of people in all their complexity, vulnerability and humanity. Since 2016, he has past event part of Theater Rotterdam's permanent producer ensemble. Several of his performances were selected for the Dutch Theater Festival.

Credits

Text Amy Herzog Directed by Erik Whien Play Charlie Chan Dagelet Translation Kim van Kooten Dramaturgy Kyra Mol

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