On Her Shoulders 2026 Readings

Join us for readings of plays by Maria Edgeworth, Shirley Graham Du Bois, Jane Arden, and Akimoto Matsuyo


March 19, 2026: The Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock by Maria Edgeworth

In honor of St. Patrick's day, we feature an Irish writer for our March On Her Shoulders reading. Set during the Jacobite Rebellion, The Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock follows three young people from England, Scotland and Ireland as they navigate shifting political ties and commitment to their countries.

Directed by Malini Singh McDonald

Dramaturg: Lexi Silva

Cast: Max Bank, Marie Eléna O'Brien, Natasha Jain, Ellen Lichtensteiger, Steven Martin, Kevin McKelvey, Amanda Montoni, Santiago Sepulveda, Mary Sheridan, Brian Silliman

June 18, 2026: It’s Morning and I Gotta Home by Shirley Graham Du Bois

Cast and Crew TBA.

September 17, 2026: Vagina Rex and the Gas Oven by Jane Arden

Cast and Crew TBA.

December 3, 2026: Kaison The Priest of Hitachi by Akimoto Matsuyo

Cast and Crew TBA.

Ashley Hajimirsadeghi