{"product_id":"the-sorauren-book-club-by-lisa-randall","title":"The Sorauren Book Club by Lisa Randall","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat begins as another regular book club turns into a tempestuous, lively and heartwarming evening with friendships tested, threats to expose secrets and the sharing of personal trauma. After 10 years of meeting, The Sorauren Book Club gathers at Susan's home to discuss the book of the evening, \"The Testament of Mary\", by Colm Toibin. The discussion proves trying as it illuminates the women's very opposed interpretations of faith, herstories and motherhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThree months ago, a meeting ended in fireworks as a deeply offended member stormed off into the night and then became estranged to the club. Finally, the newest member, Susan, reached out to the estranged Portia and has secretly invited her to this evening's book club she is hosting. Susan hopes that the women can make amends and return to the harmonious friendships that the club was built upon and that she so desperately seeks. These vibrant and tenacious middle-aged characters share their disappointment and anger, along with their abiding love and need for each other in a play full of warmth, humour and human fallibility. \"When is a book club only about the book?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWinner of the Patron's Pick Award for the Al Green Theatre, Toronto Fringe 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKeywords: Bookclub, Catholic, friendship, aging, women, community, colonizers, mother, daughters, jealous, secrets, cougar, Colm Tobin, Mary, Jesus, hosts, communion, immaculate conception\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGenre: Comedy\/Drama \u003cbr\u003eRun time: 60 minutes\u003cbr\u003eContent notes: Contains some swearing and references to rape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCast size: 5 actors\u003cbr\u003eFemale roles: 5 \u003cbr\u003eCasting notes: \u003cbr\u003eSUSAN WHITLAM: White, early 60's. A kind, empathetic woman and fairly new member of the Book Club. She was invited to join by Portia to whom she is a loyal friend. Susan has strong ties to her faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRIYA MAZUL: South Asian, late 50's, single mom. Divorced after a failed arranged marriage. She is a counsellor and an assertive leader. She and Portia started the book club 10 years ago. She immigrated to Canada as a young bride.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLUCELLE YOUNG: White, early 60's divorced with two adult children. She is a humorous woman who avoids conflict and drinks too much. She has a friendship with Portia that pre-dates the book club and has been in the book club since it formed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHARLENE RINGASTASIS: Greek, early 60's, single, no children. A child of a single immigrant mother. She holds a lot of anger towards her mother, seeks praise and is insecure about her relationships in the book club.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePORTIA SMITH: Caribbean, mid-60's and single. Honest to a fault, witty, sense of humour and has a deep insecurity about being alone in the world because of her past losses. She has a good heart and loves her book club sisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"NNNN\"\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nowtoronto.com\/culture\/fringe-review-the-sorauren-book-club-is-a-real-crowd-pleaser\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNOW Toronto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PGC","offers":[{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":46005282308269,"sku":"SRS-LR-TSBC","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2362\/0235\/files\/TheSoraurenBookClub_Playdigitalcover.jpg?v=1789676874","url":"https:\/\/www.canadianplayoutlet.com\/products\/the-sorauren-book-club-by-lisa-randall","provider":"Canadian Play Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}