Prendre soin de Mom
By Djennie Laguerre｜Production of Black Theatre Workshop and Roseneath Theatre
November 14, 2026, at 4 PM BackStage Stag, Remai Arts Centre 100 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon
Play in French, no surtitles in English
Recommended for ages 8+
In the middle of a pandemic lockdown, 12-year-old Eli finds herself having to take care of her maman, who is going through her “sadness” again. Left with a notebook from her maman to guide her, she reaches out to her elderly neighbour Madame Jean for help. Together, the two take on caring for Eli’s maman, online school, and a very nosy neighbour in this heartwarming and funny story about community support and a friendship that spans generations.
This new production from playwright Djennie Laguerre focuses on themes of mental health, resiliency, immigration, and storytelling – and features three languages – English, French, and Creole. We are partnering with Persephone Theatre to bring this production to both French and English-speaking audiences in the Remai Arts Centre BackStage Stage.
This play is also available in English under the title Taking Care of Maman.
Photo credit: Brooklyn Melnyk
Featured Artist
Djennie Laguerre
Haitian-born, Toronto-based actor, playwright and storyteller Djennie Laguerre is a graduate of New York’s Stella Adler Acting Conservatory and the University of Ottawa. A bilingual artist, she works across theatre, screen and storytelling, and is known for her original works Manman la mer and Rendez-Vous with Home / Rendez-vous lakay, which have been presented in Canada and internationally. Her work has earned her several awards and nominations, including a Prix Rideau for her performance in Manman la mer, a Spotlight Award at the SummerWorks Festival, and Dora and META Award nominations.
The Creative Team
Written by Djennie Laguerre
Co-production of Black Theatre Workshop and Roseneath Theatre Company
Presented in collaboration with Persephone Theatre
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