Persephone Theatre and La Troupe du Jour present

Taking Care of Maman
by Djennie Laguerre

In the middle of a pandemic lockdown, 12-year-old Eli finds herself having to take care of her maman, who is going through her “sadness” again. Left with a notebook from her maman to guide her, she reaches out to her elderly neighbour Madame Jean for help. Together, the two take on caring for Eli’s maman, online school, and a very nosy neighbour in this heartwarming and funny story about community support and a friendship that spans generations.

This new production from playwright Djennie Laguerre focuses on themes of mental health, resiliency, immigration, and storytelling – and features three languages – English, French, and Creole. Persephone Theatre and La Troupe du Jour to bring this production to both French and English-speaking audiences in the Backstage, before touring the show to schools throughout the province.