The Glass Menagerie

The Glass Menagerie is a semi-autobiographical "memory play" by Tennessee Williams, first performed in 1944, that launched his career and became a classic of American theater. Set in 1930s St. Louis, it follows the Wingfield family — narrator Tom, his mother Amanda, and his shy sister Laura — as they grapple with poverty, illusion, and the harsh realities of life, with Laura's collection of glass animals symbolizing her fragile world. The play explores themes of memory, longing, and familial obligation through its poetic and poignant storytelling.

RATED PG-13, Dramatic presentation in Dobbs (emotional abuse, historic racism, alcohol)