New feminist play set in a Dunkin’ Donuts explores caretaking
‘Jennifer Who Is Leaving’ Through May 7Round House Theatre4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Md.$46-$81Roundhousetheatre.org Definitely feminist.
Scarily relatable. Wholly unfettered. Just a few phrases that come to mind when recommending playwright Morgan Gould’s searing dark comedy “Jennifer Who Is Leaving,” now making its world premiere at Round House Theatre as part of the National Capital New Play Festival 2023.
It’s late. Outside a winter storm is raging, and Nan, a senior (as in senior citizen) employee, is working the night shift at a Dunkin’ Donuts along a highway in Massachusetts.
Like most nights, Nan (Nancy Robinette) performs a nonstop round of tasks while taking calls about things like dinner and lost keys from her retired, domestically helpless husband.
