Expecting Isabel

Their difficulties in conceiving lead them on an Alice in Wonderland-esque odyssey through the booming baby business as they negotiate the fertility trade, the adoption industry and their own families

" Lisa Loomer uses laughter to soothe the ache of infertility Anyone who scores this many good-sized laughs in her protagonist's opening remarks to the audience knows what she's doing Loomer has crafted a savvy comedy " ~ L.A. Times

" humorous and extremely well-researched a tart tour of the emotional horrors that can come with trying to make a miracle Loomer wants you to listen to her front-line report, and comedy is her bait" ~ Washington Times

" [an] intriguing new play It's a tragicomic story that's painfully familiar to a distressingly large number of people germane and deeply affecting " ~ Orange County Register

" a sweet and very knowing storykeen satire on the fertility industry and the extreme lengths to which some people will go " ~ L.A. Life