“A funny story that weaves together very different but highly meaningful stories from three new mothers … Whip Smart”
—USA Today

“Presents a more comprehensive picture of the challenges and triumphs of new motherhood.”
—WFPL Louisville

“A special kind of show.”
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune

CRY IT OUT
by Molly Smith Metzler

July 23-August 9, 2026

Cry It Out by Molly Smith Metzler is a funny and heartfelt comedy about two new mothers from very different backgrounds who form an unexpected friendship while navigating the exhaustion, joy, and isolation of early motherhood. As their daily coffee meetings become a lifeline, the arrival of a wealthy new mom challenges their views on class, privilege, and what it truly means to struggle. Both sharp and compassionate, the play explores friendship, parenthood, and the need for connection.

Part of the Alaska Theater Festival 2026.

This production is supported in part by Filipino Community, Inc., and presented in partnership with Juneau Public Libraries and Jensen-Olsen Arboretum.

Media support: KTOO

TICKETED PERFORMANCES (Pay-as-you-want)
Thursday, July 23 @ 7pm - McPhetres Hall (325 Gold Street)
Friday, July 24 @ 7pm - McPhetres Hall
Saturday, July 25 @ 7pm - McPhetres Hall
Sunday, July 26 @ 3pm - McPhetres Hall

Thursday, July 30 @ 7pm - McPhetres Hall 
Friday, July 31 @ 7pm - McPhetres Hall
Saturday, August 1 @ 7pm - McPhetres Hall
Sunday, August 2 @ 3pm - McPhetres Hall

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES (Free, donations welcome)
Thursday, August 6 - TBD
Friday, August 7 - University of Alaska Noyes Pavilion (11220 Glacier Hwy)
Saturday, August 8- 7pm - Jensen-Olson Arboretum (23035 Glacier Hwy)
Sunday, August 9 @ 5:30pm - Mendenhall Valley Public Library (3025 Diamond Park Loop)

PRODUCTION AND CREATIVE TEAM
Flordelino Lagundino Producer
Heidi Handelsman Director
Karl Dickey Set and Properties Design
Aidan Griffiths Costume Design
Matt Otto Sound Design and Composer
Charise Greene Voice and Text Coach
Megan Riordan Stage Manager

CAST
Alexandra Wagner Jessie
Caitlin O’Meally Lina
Conor Lendrun Mitchell
Alix Curtain Adrienne