Pregnancy enjoys exalted status in our society. It is a thrilling period in the life of a couple. People congratulate you; showers are thrown; classes are taken; doctors are assessed; nurseries are prepared. And then there are the questions, questions, questions – how are you? how far along are you? are you going to learn the sex of the baby? are you going to reveal the name of the baby? are you going to enroll the baby in early Spanish classes?

But nothing deadens joy like other people’s excitement.

With Great Difficulty Alice Sits is the story of Alice and Heath, a pregnant couple trapped in the most joyful time of their lives. They are expecting – and expecting and expecting and expecting and expecting. The longer they wait, the further they slip into anxiety and despair, and their possible daughter becomes an instrument of torment.

 Warning: This play is only sometimes funny.

Performances by Derek Kolluri, Rupert Reyes, Renna Larson, and Hannah Kenah.

Directed by Jenny Larson. Design by Stephanie Busing, Alyssa Dillard, Robert Fisher, Jessica Gilzow, and Julia Smith.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

November 4th: Community Dialogue. Hosted by the YWCA of Greater Austin, join us for a discussion about reproductive rights and depression from a feminist perspective. CEU’s can be purchased through the YWCA for this event. *performance starts at 7pm

November 19th: Champagne Celebration! This evening features a pre-show gathering with beverages and tasty treats by local foodie Ricardo Sanchez AND a post-show champagne party with the cast and crew at the theater following the performance.