Maternal Measures

A light-hearted look how women-especially young moms-feel pressure to compare themselves with others. On the advice of her husband, Meg takes a walk in the park to try to cheer herself up. She meets Joanne, a mother of four-three of whom are triplets (on "leashes" that lead off-stage). Just one baby tires Meg out-how can Joanne seem to do so well with four? Then Judy comes by. She is even more the "perfect mom." Three weeks since her delivery, she's back in shape and teaching aerobics. She's also carting around her pre-schooler to daily gymnastics, swimming, and interactive play workshops. The more Judy and Joanne talk, the more Meg feels inadequate. As Judy and Joanne go off to break up a fight between their kids, Meg sarcastically mutters to herself about what an encouragement it was to go to the park Topics: MOTHER'S DAY, PRESSURE ON WOMEN TO MEASURE UPCharacters: 3 FEMALESParticipants: 3Author: Donna Lagerquist