In Her Words:
a Celebration of Female Playwrights
Join us for In Her Words: A Celebration of Female Playwrights, a play-reading festival running October 27-29 at the Constellation Playhouse. Four plays written by women will be presented by four local, women-led theater companies. On Sunday afternoon, A Selection of Scenes from Resilience: Indiana’s Untold Stories by Gladys DeVane in collaboration with Danielle Bruce will be presented by Resilience Productions. This will be followed by Asylum by Patricia Kranke, presented by Monroe County Civic Theatre on Sunday evening. On Monday, the Babel Theater Project will present a reading of Ana Carneiro’s Babel. The hilarious and poignant Five Times In One Night by Chiara Atik from Off Night Productions will close out the festival on Tuesday.
Don’t miss this celebration of female voices in theater!
GET TICKETS
October 27 - 29, 2024
at the Constellation Playhouse
(107 W 9th St.)
Festival Schedule
Sunday, October 27
2:00 PM
A Selection of Scenes from
Resilience: Indiana’s
Untold Stories
Written by
Gladys DeVane in collaboration
with Danielle Bruce
presented by Resilience Productions
For the October 27th Off Night Stage Reading, Resilience Productions will be performing excerpts from the 2016 original play, Resilience: Indiana’s Untold Stories. Centered around Indiana’s bicentennial, history is brought to life through the compelling stories told by two of the town’s oldest citizens.
Set against the backdrop of Indiana’s often overlooked history, these two centenarians reflect on how, against all odds, extraordinary African American men and women turned their tragedy into triumph and are worthy of being celebrated.
7:00 PM
ASYLUM
or Madness & the Whole Thing There
by Patricia Kranke
presented by
Monroe County Civic Theatre
Anne’s husband David, a narcissistic, emotionally abusive immigration lawyer, is harboring Rafiq, a young Afghan refugee, in their cramped New York apartment. This fact alarms Anne's fiercely loyal childhood friend Savannah, a meddling, bigoted free spirit, who asks with dark suspicion, “Where will this refugee go? What will this refugee do?”.
Long exhausted from negotiating peace between her warring husband and friend, Anne has entered her own safe harbor -- heroin addiction. As she struggles with longing for family, nurture, peace, and safety, she finds an unexpected ally in the mysterious, sweet young stranger who sleeps on her sofa and prays in her living room.
Festival Schedule
Monday, October 28
7:00 PM
Babel
Written by Ana Carneiro
presented by Babel Theater Project
In Babel, winner of the Italian Hystrio Prize, linguist Thomas Ruhe races against time to save a vanishing language. A powerful tale of cultural erasure and personal alienation, Babel explores the human cost of globalization. Can we preserve our roots in a rapidly changing world? Or are we all destined to lose ourselves in the noise?
Tuesday, October 29
7:00 PM
Five Times in One Night
Written by Chiara Atik
presented by Off Night Productions
In this clever (and extremely funny) play about relationships, five couples explore the delights and disappointments of their sex lives. Whether they are the first two people on Earth or the last two, modern partners with shifting needs, exes on the eve of a life-altering event, or twelfth-century pen pals, following those most natural desires uncovers truths about their humanity. Five Times in One Night is a hilarious examination of intimacy through the ages.
RESILIENCE PRODUCTIONS was founded in 2016 by Danielle Bruce, Gladys DeVane, and Elizabeth Mitchell; three women who believe in the power of storytelling. Inspired by historical events, they research, write, and produce plays that educate and engage their audience regarding the many unknown and uncelebrated contributions of African Americans to Indiana’s and ultimately, our nation’s history.
Since their inception, they have produced four full-length plays, eight one acts, as part of their Remarkable Women's Series—accepted multiple commissions and performed at the Indiana Correctional Facility in Pendleton twice.
Monroe County Civic Theater (MCCT) offers inclusive theatre-making experiences for the Bloomington community, welcoming participants of all backgrounds and skill levels. As Bloomington’s only all-volunteer theatre, MCCT engages the community in all aspects of theatre, from writing and performing to technical work and audience engagement.
The Babel Theater Project is a non-profit organization founded by the theater artist Ana Carneiro and the urban planner Brian English to make artistic research and interventions at the crossroads of languages, cultures, and disciplines. Since 2018, the Babel Theater Project has been creating opportunities for individuals and communities to unleash and nurture their highest creative potential through performances, workshops, and community-engaged events. We foster healthier and happier communities by supporting inner and outer journeys of discovery that deconstruct social norms and internal beliefs that hinder our potential and well-being.
Audience Details & FAQ’s
How early can I arrive at the venue?
You are welcome to arrive at the venue up to 1 hour before each performance. The house will open for you to take your seats 30 minutes before each performance begins.
Where can I park?
There is metered street parking available on Walnut Street and 9th Street. The rate is $1.00/hr. The 7th Street Parking Garage is also $1.00/hr and is just a few blocks away. Street parking is free on Sundays.
Can I buy additional tickets at the venue?
If additional tickets are available, you can purchase them at the venue on the night of the performance.
Can I exchange my ticket for a ticket to a different reading?
Unfortunately, since each show is presented by a different local theatre company, we cannot exchange your tickets for another night.
Where do I pick up my tickets?
Your email receipt for your tickets (the email this pdf was attached to) will serve as your ticket(s). If you feel more comfortable, you are welcome to visit the box office up to 1 hour before each performanceto check in with our Box Office staff who can find your name on their list of ticketholders for the performance.
Is the venue ADA Accessible?
Yes! The Constellation Playhouse is ADA Accessible. If you need any specific accommodations please reach out to us directly at offnightproduction@gmail.com.
More Questions?
Email us at offnightproduction@gmail.com