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Annie, Mary, Frances
written by Betsy Hanson
directed by Shana Bestock
The Story:
In January 1946 three strangers meet in a Chicago train station during a blizzard. At first the three women (all born in the late 1890’s) are uncomfortable with each other as they note their different backgrounds, but gradually they share stories that illuminate their common experiences and struggles as women, wives, and mothers. Based on biographical information about the grandmothers of the playwright and her actor collaborators, Carrie Schnelker and Carol Sage-Silverstein.
Performances:
- Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Content information:
- adult themes of loss, prejudice and violence
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Toil and Trouble, The Missing Chapter: Lady MacBeth’s Side of the Story
written by Kathryn Jean Keller
directed by Lillie Wirth
The Story:
Turns out Lady Macbeth was framed! But who is this Lady and why does it matter? Fierce about controlling her destiny, Lady discovers, with deepest sorrow, that ultimate power isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Find out the true cost of motherhood, sisterhood, womanhood and what happens when feminine rage goes on trial.
There will be witches.
Performances:
- Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Content information:
- Depictions and discussions of sexual assault, themes of misogyny and war.
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Attention Must Be Paid
written by Anna Tatelman
directed by Emily Fortuna
The Story:
Attention Must Be Paid is a play inspired by the true history of dramatist Arthur Miller. This script is about the relationships between Miller, his wife and photojournalist Inge Morath, and their son Daniel. Daniel was born with Down Syndrome. His parents institutionalized him shortly after his birth and kept him a secret their entire lives. This non-narrative play exposes both the causes that led to this decision and its lasting reverberations.
Performances:
- Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Content information:
- Depression, negative attitudes toward individuals with developmental differences
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The Accidental Decimation of Our Town by a Deluge of More Than 100 Gimbal Drone Missiles (or: The Accident)
written by Miriam Tobin
directed by Aidyn Stevens
The Story:
How do we—as individuals, as a community, as a whole nation—move on after large-scale disasters and continue to thrive as a society? 25 years ago, a tragedy occurred in a small town in middle America. Hamad is a PhD student, researching The Accident as it approaches its 25th anniversary. He travels to the town where The Accident occurred to interview Jane, the last remaining survivor. Each has their own set of information about what happened that day and the years following.
Performances:
- Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Content information:
- Themes of disaster, trauma, mass death, government accidents
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