A manual for a last-ditcheffort to save abortion in the United States through theater
Script By Justice Hehr, Dena Igusti, Phanésia Pharel, Nia Akilah Robinson & Julia Specht
Script By Justice Hehir, Dena Igusti, Phanésia Pharel, Nia Akilah Robinson & Julia Specht
Dramaturgy May Treuhaft-Ali
Director Martha LoMonaco, PhD
ProduCers Ina Chadwick & Elizabeth Coplan
Associate ProduCer Shaquila Gooden
Created with the support of New Georges
Made POssible by Clubbed Thumb Constitution Commission
Funded by Heidi Schreck and the producers of “What the Constitution Means To Me”
Throughout history, during times of war, musicians have marched alongside soldiers on the battlefield. They served no practical military purpose, but their rhythms and tunes were emotional food for the soldiers, helping them keep one foot in front of the other. For those of us dedicated to this reproductive fight, theatre can fill a similar role. Because we can’t just protest; we also need to eat, drink, laugh, and tell stories.
A dozen invitees, for a feedback-only cold read of “The Wish,” gave us the “Keep Going” support for this, riveting, informative, pathos-filled, yet funny-as-hell script we will be tweaking for another West Wing reading to move to other venues. Here’s our remarkable cast.
Back row, left to right: Dr. Martha LoMonaco, Director, Imani Gooden, Susan Jacobson, Shaquila Gooden, Sierra Nieves, Emily Ramsey, Ja’Nell Hall-Ragin, Shakia Dixon, Nefertiti Warren. Front row, left to right: Destynee McMichael, Alice Mahon, Betzabeth Castro, MJ Senat, Clara Francesca.
