The Hatmaker's Wife

The Hatmaker's Wife

By Lauren Yee

Producing Sponsor: Kit Seidel

Directed by Jenn Dobby

Assistant Director Jaleesa Joy

In Lauren Yee's whimsical and poignant new play The Hatmaker's Wife, a young woman moves in with her boyfriend expecting domestic bliss, but instead has trouble getting comfortable. Her strange new home seems determined to help out – and soon the walls are talking. They reveal the magical tale of an old hatmaker and his long-suffering wife, who runs away with his favorite hat. This sweet and surreal story bends time and space to redefine the idea of family, home, and true love itself.

“Ms. Yee — a rising young dramatist — brings a courageous, childlike conviction to her fey land of make-believe.” – The New York Times”

“What makes The Hatmaker's Wife a success is its dexterity and fluidity. Yee's characters and story lines jump back and forth not only between the realistic and the fantastical but also between gut-laughter funny and hit-you-in-the-gut sad — and they do so with astounding truthfulness.” – TheatreMania

“There is much to enjoy in the circuitous daring of The Hatmaker’s Wife, which often veers into unexpected places... one must admire a play that tries to wear so many hats.” – Time Out New York

Staged Reading

Full-Length Play, 90 Minutes

Fantasy, Fables/Folktales, Romantic Comedy

Admission: $10.00

Performances:

Thursday, August 22, 2024, 7:30 PM

Friday, August 23, 2024, 7:30 PM

Cast:

HETCHMAN - Matt Umstot

HETCHMAN'S WIFE - Naomi Tiefel

MECKEL - Mark Thompson

VOICE - Maddy Buchta

GABE - Brad Weller

WALL - Amethyst Dawn

GOLEM - Sam Scherrer

STAGE DIRECTIONS - Jessica Mayer