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For all of recorded history, he has marched off to war.
For all of unrecorded history, she has awaited his return.

Stabat Mater
“The Mother Remains”

“My son was just nineteen when he killed another man, another boy…a boy whose mother waited for him to return home that night, too.” ~Crystal

Three waiting women, three epic ages, one unimaginable purgatory: awaiting the return of a child gone off to war. Critically-acclaimed playwright Lauree Laing weaves insight, humour and depth into this one-act play. She masterfully tells a story of opposing forces -- love and hate, peace and anger.

Herself a mother of a Canadian soldier, Laing gives us a glimpse into the tormented souls of the families left behind. She allows us to journey through the anguished minds and hearts of the hopeful mothers who remain.

WINNER 2006 HELEN MACGREGOR AWARD!