JOY!: A Period Dramedy (Approx. 90 minutes, Cast of 5)
1965. Small town, USA. A young woman named Joy is coming of age in a world that’s determined to silence her voice. JOY! is a poignant and powerful period drama, inspired by true events.
With flashes of humor, raw confrontation, and a beautiful love story, JOY! explores what it means to find your voice and to claim a future beyond the walls others build. At its heart, it is a story of courage and love strong enough to survive family bonds stretched to the breaking point.
Rooted in history, the play captures the rise of the N.O.W. women’s movement, and the cultural shockwaves of The Feminine Mystique, the Beatles, and the Vietnam War. It delves into significant dramatic elements, exploring profound themes of female agency, complexities of family roles, resilience in the face of adversity, and the power of connection.