THE STORY: EXPECTING ISABEL is a comedy about the adventures of a New York couple trying to have a baby - by any means necessary. Their difficulties in conceiving lead them on an "Alice in Wonderland-esque" odyssey through the booming baby business as they negotiate the fertility trade, the adoption industry and their own families.
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Lisa Loomer uses laughter to soothe the ache of infertility
Anyone who scores this many good-sized laughs in her protagonist's opening remarks to the audience knows what she's doing
Loomer has crafted a savvy comedy
" - LA Times. "
humorous and extremely well-researched
a tart tour of the emotional horrors that can come with trying to make a miracle
Loomer wants you to listen to her front-line report, and comedy is her bait." - Washington Times. "
[an] intriguing new play
It's a tragicomic story that's painfully familiar to a distressingly large number of people
germane and deeply affecting
" - Orange County Register. "
a sweet and very knowing story
keen satire on the fertility industry and the extreme lengths to which some people will go
" - LA Life.
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Dramatists Play Service Inc. |
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Softcover |
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9780822219958 |
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197x134 |
