Name: Mother Play
Start: 2026-08-21T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Uptown Players

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Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning new work traces a mother and her two children through decades of struggle, identity, and survival. This raw and heartfelt exploration unfolds against shifting times and values, revealing what it means to hold a family together when everything else is changing. Uptown Players brings this powerful contemporary drama to life.

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On Friday, August 21st at 8:00 PM, Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning new work traces a mother and her two children through decades of struggle,

Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning new work traces a mother and her two children through decades of struggle, identity, and survival. This raw and

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Uptown Players is a Dallas-based theater company dedicated to producing theatrical performances, plays, and Broadway-style shows in the heart of Uptown. The organization is known for its commitment to celebrating diverse stories and fostering community through live performance, including Pride-season collaborations and contemporary works. The venue offers accessible theater experiences with multiple performance spaces, ticketing options, and a range of productions from musicals to new works.

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