Mary Page Marlowe
by Tracy Letts

Name: Mary Page Marlowe
Brand: Tracy Letts
SKU: 9780573705311
Rating: 3.87 (9 reviews)

Mary Page Marlowe Book Cover — Mary Page Marlowe Cover

Highlights

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90 minsPresent DayRole(s) for Teen(s)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsPeriod Costumes

What readers are saying

Readers find 'Mary Page Marlowe' to be a deeply moving and thought-provoking portrayal of an ordinary woman's life, emphasizing that every life has its complexities. The non-chronological structure of the narrative and Tracy Letts' writing style are particularly praised for creating a unique theatrical experience. However, a few readers note that the play's fragmented scenes may feel incongruous or lacking in a strong overall arc.

Profound exploration of ordinary lifeStrong character developmentUnique non-linear storytellingEngaging dialogueSome scenes feel incongruous

Synopsis

Mary Page Marlowe; A vivid, time-jumping mosaic of one woman's life, by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts.

Published alongside the Old Vic production in 2025.

Press Reviews

"Deeply moving... you feel an intense desire for more scenes, more time in your seat, a deeper dive into the life, times and fate of the protagonist you are watching."
— Chicago Tribune

"Smartly constructed and ultimately quite moving."
— Time Out Chicago

"Brilliant... carefully conceived."
— Talkin' Broadway

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Mary Page Marlowe, 12	—	—	—
Mary Page Marlowe, 19	—	—	—
Mary Page Marlowe, 27 And 36	—	—	—
Mary Page Marlowe, 40 And 44	—	—	—
Mary Page Marlowe, 50	—	—	—
Mary Page Marlowe, 59, 63, And 69	—	—	—
Louis Gilbert	—	—	—
Wendy Gilbert	—	—	—
Lorna	—	—	—
Connie	—	—	—
Andy	—	—	—
Ed Marlowe	—	—	—
Roberta Marlowe	—	—	—
Shrink	—	—	—
Nurse	—	—	—
Ray	—	—	—
Dan	—	—	—
Ben	—	—	—
Mary Page Marlowe, Ten Months	—	—	—