BURNING MOM
By Mieko Ouchi
In this inspiring comedy, Dorothy realizes that life is too short to delay your aspirations. After losing her husband, she decides to take their RV on the road trip of his retirement dreams: she’s going to Burning Man. After all, it’s only a 21-hour drive to a weeklong culture festival and party with no plumbing in the middle of a desert—how hard can it be? Burning Mom is a stirring odyssey of self-discovery and tale of how art, everlasting roads, and human connection propel her along the way. You'll laugh and cry as Dorothy's story, based on the playwright's mother's life, invites you to take risks and enjoy the small moments in life—come along for the ride!
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Showtimes
Running time: approx. 2h 10m (including one intermission)
Monday Closed Tuesday 7:30 PM Wednesday 1:30 PM
& 7:30 PMThursday 7:30 PM Friday 8 PM Saturday 2 PM & 8 PM Sunday 2 PM -
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Show Materials
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Seat map
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Directions + Parking
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Content AdvisoryThis production may contain flashing lights and water-based haze and fog. Please contact our box office for more information.
Videos
Photos
Susinn McFarlen in Burning Mom, 2025; set design by Patrick Rizzotti; costume design by Kirsten McGhie; lighting design by John Webber; projection design by Kim Clegg; photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company
Susinn McFarlen in Burning Mom, 2025; set design by Patrick Rizzotti; costume design by Kirsten McGhie; lighting design by John Webber; projection design by Kim Clegg; photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company
Susinn McFarlen in Burning Mom, 2025; set design by Patrick Rizzotti; costume design by Kirsten McGhie; lighting design by John Webber; projection design by Kim Clegg; photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company
Susinn McFarlen in Burning Mom, 2025; set design by Patrick Rizzotti; costume design by Kirsten McGhie; lighting design by John Webber; projection design by Kim Clegg; photo by Moonrider Productions for the Arts Club Theatre Company
Artistic Team
Cast
- Susinn McFarlen Dorothy
Creative
- Mieko Ouchi Director
- Patrick Rizzotti Set Designer
- Kirsten McGhie Costume Designer
- John Webber Lighting Designer
- Kim Clegg Projection Designer
- Ashley Au Sound Designer
- Ana Camacho Assistant Set Designer
- Rebecca Mulvihill Stage Manager
- Harlow Nguyen Apprentice Stage Manager