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Review: CRY IT OUT Delivers the Laughs at Capital Stage

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Capital Stage has revealed a play that is perfect for celebrating mothers. It also happens to be my favorite of their offerings to date. Cry it Out, by Molly Smith Metzler, tackles an important conversation that often gets overlooked, and does it with insight, grace, and a whole lot of humor.
CRY IT OUT Comes to Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company in September

Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company begins their 2024-2025 season with CRY IT OUT by Molly Smith Metzler.
Available Light Theatre Presents YOU WILL GET SICK

Experience the technicolor journey of YOU WILL GET SICK, a play by Noah Diaz presented by Available Light Theatre. The play explores themes of illness, life, and connection, traversing various worlds with humor and magic. Featuring Jeanine Thompson and directed by Eleni Papaleonardos.
Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Lineup For 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.
inD Theatre to Present First-Ever Sensory-Friendly Mainstage Play on Bainbridge Island

inD Theatre, in partnership with Sensory Access and Neurodiversity Allies, will present first-ever Sensory-Friendly mainstage play on Bainbridge Island. Learn how to purchase tickets!
As If Theatre Company to Present CRY IT OUT in October

As If Theatre Company has announced its sixth mainstage production, Cry It Out, written by Molly Smith Metzler (Shameless, Orange is the New Black, and Maid), and directed by Betsy Mugavero. Cry It Out holds both a microscope and a megaphone to the joys and perils that today's mothers face.
National Sensation CRY IT OUT Opens MOXIE's Season 19

MOXIE Theatre presents the highly anticipated production of Cry It Out, an extraordinary play by Molly Smith Metzler that delves deep into the universal experiences of parenthood, friendship, and the complexities of modern life.
Theatre Above The Law Presents NEW PARENTS, NEW FACES This March

New Parents, New Faces at Theatre Above The Law, running March 10-April 2, 2023, takes an honest look at the absurdities of being home with a baby, the power of female friendship, the dilemma of going back to work, and the effect class has on parenthood in America.
MTC's 2023 Ted Snowdon Reading Series to Feature Work by Lloyd Suh, Else Went & More

Manhattan Theatre Clubhas announced the lineup for the 2023 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.
Cotuit Center For The Arts Presents CRY IT OUT In The Vivian and Morton Sigel Black Box Theater

Cotuit Center for the Arts and director Mary Arnault present Cry It Out, a play by Molly Smith Metzler. Cry It Out will open on Thursday, October 27 and run through November 13 in the Vivian and Morton Sigel Black Box Theater, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.  
Interview: Jessica Dickey of NAN AND THE LOWER BODY at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Connects with Her Own Family History to Tell a Big, Deep, Humorous, Complex Story

BroadwayWorld talks to playwright Jessica Dickey about TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's world premiere production of her frank and funny play 'Nan and the Lower Body' running July 13 to August 7 in Palo Alto.
Red Bull Theater Announces SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2022 Featuring Larissa FastHorse, Stephen Adly Guirgis & More

Red Bull Theater today announced the eight world premieres in this year’s Short New Play Festival 2022. This in-person event is the latest installment of Red Bull’s renowned annual new play festival of classically inspired ten-minute plays.
CRY IT OUT An Off The Shelf Reading Announced At Tacoma Little Theatre

Tacoma Little Theatre's Off the Shelf program is excited to present Molly Smith Metzler's  exploration of motherhood, Cry It Out, directed by Suzy Willhoft and featuring some of the Pacific Northwest's finest actors.  This production will play Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 7:30pm.
MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, SEUSSICAL, THE MUSICAL & More Announced for Blackfriars Theatre 2022-2023 Season

Blackfriars Theatre has announced its 2022-2023 Season. In the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, Blackfriars made a point of raising the bar and the community's expectations of what local theater can look like.
American Film Institute Awards Honors WEST SIDE STORY, tick, tick...BOOM!, and More

Yesterday, March 11th, the American Film Institute (AFI) celebrated the 2021 AFI AWARDS honorees with a star-studded invite-only luncheon in Beverly Hills. AFI also revealed its official rationales (below) for all 23 honorees, providing the cultural and artistic context to mark these outstanding creative endeavors as the year’s notable milestones.
Molly Smith Metzler's Comedy CRY IT OUT Comes to Chance Theater in April

Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, announces the Orange County premiere of Cry It Out, Molly Smith Metzler's comedy that takes a sharp and honest look at the double-edged sword of motherhood in all its joys and perils.
MTC Announces Lineup for 2022 Ted Snowdon Reading Series

Manhattan Theatre Club announced the lineup for the 2022 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. The readings kick off Monday, March 14 and will be held on Mondays through March 28. The readings will take place at New York City Center – Stage I (131 West 55th Street). All readings are free and open to the public, but space is limited and RSVPs are required.
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for MAID on Netflix

The series stars Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, and Anika Noni Rose. It follows the story of Alex, a single mother who turns to housecleaning to make ends meet as she escapes an abusive relationship and overcomes homelessness to create a better life for her daughter.
Cinnabar Theater to Return to Live Performances With Molly Smith Metzler's CRY IT OUT

Sonoma County's popular Cinnabar Theater returns to live performances September 10 - 26 with the local debut of multi-award-winning playwright Molly Smith Metzler's acclaimed comedy Cry It Out, a smart, funny, and equally emotional work about three new mothers from three different backgrounds with one shared struggle.
CRY IT OUT Will Be Performed at Rover Dramawerks This Month

Rover Dramawerks continues their 21st Season with the dramatic comedy Cry It Out by Molly Smith Metzler. Performances will be at The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. in Richardson, running just two weekends: June 17-26 on Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Molly Smith Metzler FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Molly Smith Metzler written?

Molly Smith Metzler has written 1 shows including Close Up Space (Playwright).

What awards has Molly Smith Metzler been nominated for?

Molly Smith Metzler has been nominated for the Outstanding Director, Resident Musical award at the Helen Hayes Awards for her work on "The Women of Brewster Place" and "Cabaret."

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