Stylized book cover for "The Hatmaker's Wife" by Lauren Yee. Features a black hat and a woman's face with wavy hair, colored blocks in yellow, blue, and green. Title is in bold letters with "The," "Hat," "Maker's," and "Wife" in different sections.
2022-2023 Season

The Hatmaker’s Wife

October 13, 2022
7:30 PM
Coleman Theater, CSB


The Hatmaker’s Wife by Lauren Yee

Directed by Sean Dooley
Coleman Theater, CSB

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In Lauren Yee’s whimsical and poignant new play, The Hatmaker’s Wife, a young woman moves in with her boyfriend expecting domestic bliss, but instead has trouble getting comfortable. Her strange new home seems determined to help out – and soon the walls are talking. They reveal the magical tale of an old hat-maker and his long-suffering wife, who runs away with his favorite hat. This sweet and surreal story bends time and space to redefine the idea of family, home, and true love itself.

Crew

Cast

Two men on stage in dim lighting. One man sits on an old-fashioned phone at a wooden desk, wearing a hat. The other man sits relaxed in an armchair, smoking a pipe. The scene is set in a vintage living room.
Two people are in a cozy living room. One sits on the floor adjusting glasses, while the other smiles, holding papers on an ottoman. The room has vintage chairs, a lamp, flowers on a table, and a plastic bag on the floor.
A person in a hat and sweater cradles a puppet on stage, illuminated by stage lights. Another person stands in shadow behind, holding strings attached to the puppet. The background is dark, creating a dramatic atmosphere.
A person wearing a vintage firefighter hat and glasses sits in an armchair, holding a small bag of Cheetos. Nearby, a table with a lamp, tissue box, and medication bottles can be seen. The setting is dimly lit, creating a cozy atmosphere.