In Her Words:

a Celebration of Female Playwrights


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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!

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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