Mama's Boy

Mama's Boy

Mama's Boy

Mama's Boy

Mama's Boy

Overview

The riveting story of Lee Harvey Oswald and his complex relationship with his overbearing mother, Marguerite, Mama’s Boy follows Marguerite's reckless attempts to reunite her family, from Lee's return to the U.S. from Russia, through the assassination of Kennedy, to her son's own murder and her defense of his innocence in the months that follow. A fascinating examination of family dynamics and obsessive maternal devotion played out in the shadow of history. 

Note: Licensees may contact the author, Rob Urbinati, at [email protected] for pronunciation recordings of the Russian dialogue in Mama's Boy. The terms of use for these optional recordings are set directly between the author and the licensee.

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Cautions

  • Caution Strong Language Strong Language
  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Genre: Biography, Period
  • Time Period: 1960s, 1950s
  • Cast Attributes: Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Adult

Authors

Rob Urbinati

Rob Urbinati is a freelance playwright, screenwriter, book author and theater director based in New York City. He is also director of new play development at Queens Theatre.

Rob was born in Framingham, Massachusetts and currently resides in New York City. He received a BA from ...

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