Podcast interviewing the real Marie Leaner, 83, aka Micki in the play, the only Black member of Jane, and legal team representative for Bobby Seale during the 1969 Chicago Conspiracy Trial.
With my interview monologues from Jane play performed by actor Cat Evans, from 2013 Jeff-nominated production, playing Micki. On the Patreon page of Venus Theater Company, which will publish the two monologues in an anthology later this year.
Two monologues of Micki, a Jane member who also was on legal staff for the Chicago Conspiracy Trial, will be featured in Frozen Women: Flowing Thoughts. Published by the Venus Theatre company, the longest-running regional feminist theater company in the the U.S. Jane had readings with Venus in Dc in 2005 and 2006.
A nice summary of a 30-year odyssey.
Jane reviewed by Katie Powers in Chicago Reader
Sponsored by Nicole Zelniker and Knee Brace Press. At 7 pm central time. See event signup.
With Paula, authors Mugabi Byenkya (joining in from Kampala!) and Teona Studemire
Jane play to have full production at gjd Idle Muse Theatre at the Edge Theater in Chicago, September 16 to October 15. More info to come…..
Dionne’s House now has a project page on Coverfly, the result of making the first cut in the ScreenCraft Stage Play Competition, ranking in the top tier of comedies submitted.
Village Repertory Company presents a reading to benefit Planned Parenthood and South Carolina WREN (Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network). Directed by Keely Enright at the Charleston Music Farm.
Two performances at the Northwest Auditorium at 1 and 7 pm. See Instagram for more details about Color Box student production company and directed by Kennedy Harris. Co-producer Janelle Soriano wrote Paula about her experience with the play: “It’s amazing how much your play has truly opened the eyes of everyone who is involved to the ongoing social narrative of abortion and women's reproductive rights. I think I speak on behalf of everyone involved that your play has truly changed our lives and impacted all of us deeply. We hope we can do the same for our audiences.
Reading in Philadelphia at Temple University’s Being Heard festival November 16-17, and a full production at UCLA by the Color Box student company December 3 in the Northwest Theater on campus.
A unique filmed and edited performance by Bloomington, IL’s Coalescence Theater Project and Chicago’s Cat’s Cradle Theatre. Directed by Kristen L Schoenback. To benefit the nation’s largest abortion fund, WRRAP, based in California. More info on streaming here.
Presented by a great group of young women volunteering time and talents. At 6 PM, Saturday, August 6 at The Coach House Theater, Berger Park, 6205 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660
Doors open at 6. Presented by Violet Suprise Theatre Company, directed by Iris Sowlat. Co-produced by Chloe Gracias. More info from Broadway World blurb here.
To benefit Midwest Action Coalition. Rep from MAC will be on panel afterward.
More info and tix here
Monologues based on interviews with two Jane members. Produced by Leah Huskey of the Connective Theatre in Chicago April 28 and 30 and May 1. Directed by Margo Smith. Also shown with scenes from Rachel Lynett, Rachel Bublitz and Michelle Carter. Evening benefits Texas abortion fund and each performance is followed by panels with latest activist info and strategy.
This new comedy was named as one of 60 finalists for the 2022 O’Neill National Playwrights Conference taking place this summer. Finalists announced in mid May.
