Expecting Isabel
by Lisa Loomer

Name: Expecting Isabel
Brand: Lisa Loomer
SKU: 9780822219958
Rating: 3.38 (32 reviews)

Expecting Isabel Book Cover — Expecting Isabel Cover

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

90 minsUnit Set/Multiple SettingsAmerican Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers find the story of Expecting Isabel to be beautiful and touching. One reviewer expresses a strong desire to perform the role of Miranda in the future, highlighting the play's impact.

Beautiful storyStrong character connectionNone noted

Synopsis

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 a

Press Reviews

"…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…“ —Los Angeles 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