CURRENT PRODUCTION
expanding the canon
A series of virtual readings that go way beyond Shakespeare
Join us as we dig into a series of classical plays and adaptations written by queer, indigenous, female, non-binary, Black, Latinx, or non-western playwrights. The readings will be in-person, open to the public, and held in non-traditional theatre spaces to facilitate conversation between the artists and the audience.
DIANA OF DOBSON'S
Written by Cecily Hamilton
Lightly Adapted by Kerry McGee & Rachel Dixon
Directed by Kerry McGee
A play ahead of its time, Diana of Dobson's tells the story of a young woman, Diana, working in an Edwardian department store. Underpaid, unappreciated, and caught in a cycle of poverty, Diana's life changes when she receives a sizable inheritance. Throwing caution to the wind, Diana chooses to see how the other half lives. She spends her money on one lavish vacation, knowing all too well, the money will eventually run out.
Written by Suffragette and activist Cecily Hamilton, Diana of Dobson's is a romantic comedy that joins the rank of feminist work for its incisive critiques of health and work conditions, gender inequality, homelessness, and marriage.
This staged reading is a fundraising event for We Happy Few, so in addition to the theatre, we'll have music and games (with prizes!) for all ticket holders.
This staged reading will be presented at Big Bear Cafe's upstairs bar.
Join us for food, drink, and an evening of theatre.
FEATURING
Raven Bonniwell, Rachel Dixon, Em German, Paige O'Malley, Jenna Murphy, Emilia Pazniokas
MARCH 21 2025
Doors open at 6pm for drinks and food
Show starts at 7pm
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