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, The Thistle, and the 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, The Thistle, and The Shamrock follows three young people from Ireland, England, and Scotland as they navigate shifting political ties and commitment to their country.

Directed by Malini Singh McDonald

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

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

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

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Ashley Hajimirsadeghi