The Beauty Queen of Leenane – Fall 2011

A Drama
By Martin McDonagh     Directed By Barney Farrelly

The Play

The play centers on the life of Maureen Folan, a 40-year-old spinster who takes care of her selfish and manipulative 70-year-old mother Mag. Maureen’s sisters have escaped into marriage and family life, but Maureen, with a history of mental illness, is trapped in a seriously dysfunctional relationship with her mother.

The Cast

Katie Flynn McKirdie as Maureen Folan
Kate McNally as Mag Folan
John Devitt as Pato Dooley
Mick Kenna as Ray Dooley
Barney Farrelly, Director