Two Mothers

"Two Mothers" by John G. Neihardt is a gripping play set in the early 1920s, where contrasting maternal instincts collide amidst loss and moral dilemmas. The drama follows a simple family visited by a weary traveler, sparking a whirlwind where a mother confronts her shadowy past and yearning for wealth, complicated by the recent loss of her son. Simultaneously, the audience is drawn into the treacherous world of Agrippina, Nero’s mother, as she contemplates her son's ascent to power within the deceitful Roman court. These storylines beautifully highlight the sacrifices mothers make for their children, casting light on the complexities of love, ambition, and the poignant repercussions of choices made in desperation.