Two Contemporary Plays Explore Complex Father-Daughter Relationships
Two new theatrical works by playwrights Clare Barron and Wallace Shawn examine father figures through contrasting lenses. Barron's play 'You Got Older' presents a positive paternal relationship, while Shawn's 'What We Did Before Our Moth Days' explores a morally ambiguous father. These productions were reviewed in The New Yorker magazine's March 23, 2026 issue, offering critical perspectives on contemporary drama's treatment of familial dynamics.
Key facts
- Clare Barron authored the play 'You Got Older'
- Wallace Shawn wrote 'What We Did Before Our Moth Days'
- Both works center on father-daughter relationships
- The plays present contrasting paternal portrayals
- The New Yorker reviewed these works in March 2026
Entities
Artists
- Clare Barron
- Wallace Shawn
Institutions
- The New Yorker