Shir Livne’s ‘MOM*’ Explores the Absurd Truths of Motherhood

What makes a “good mom”? ‘MOM*’ shines a light on the inner thoughts that we have as potential mothers, stepmothers, bio-moms, and daughters. What did we expect things to feel like, and how do they actually feel? Shir Livne shares her truths in this tour de force solo performance, presenting her absurdist take on motherhood through circus, storytelling, and pages upon pages of fiery teenage journals. The show plays at 7 p.m. on October 4th at Air Temple Arts in Woodbridge, Connecticut.

The show has toured in Boston and Philadelphia. Says attendee Johnny Blazes, “Shir’s unique style of performance is simultaneously warm and vulnerable, while also being slightly (and delightfully) deranged. Watching MOM* is like being in an intimate conversation with your best friend in her living room, if her living room were also a carnival funhouse full of teen angst and too many plastic baby dolls.”