A symphony of discord unfolds at Monique’s annual family gathering, celebrating her three beloved sons’ birthdays. While Monique’s adoration for her boys knows no bounds, disdain for their wives is palpable.
Festivities crescendo and Monique takes the spotlight with a performance of a renowned opera aria, a poignant reminder of the dreams she sacrificed to raise her brood. In her mind, she was destined for the illustrious stages of La Scala, the Met and Covent Garden.
But beneath the facade of familial harmony, dissonance brews. Have the long-suffering wives reached their boiling point? David Williamson’s Aria is a darkly comedic exploration of the intricate dynamics and rivalry inherent within every family.
