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.