The Madwoman in the Volvo

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The Madwoman in the Volvo
Written by Sandra Tsing Loh
Date premiered 2016
Place premiered South Coast Repertory
Original language English
Genre Comedy

The Madwoman in the Volvo is a 2016 play written by Sandra Tsing Loh, it was adapted from Loh's 2014 book The Madwoman in the Volvo: My Year of Raging Hormones. [1]

Sandra Tsing Loh Actress, author

Sandra Tsing Loh is an American writer, actress, radio personality, and former professor of art at the University of California, Irvine.

Loh adapted The Madwoman in the Volvo into a play for South Coast Repertory Theater. [2] [3]

South Coast Repertory non-profit organisation in the USA

South Coast Repertory (SCR) is a professional theatre company located in Costa Mesa, California.

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