17³Ô¹Ï

Roe

Written by Lisa Loomer

Directed by Tom Gough 

 

In coordination with 17³Ô¹Ï’s 

Women's History Month Celebration

 

March 26–28, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., performed live as a prepared reading each night.

The Story

 

 

 

 

 

Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that legalized abortion, is still fiercely debated over forty years later. In this incisive play, acclaimed writer Lisa Loomer cuts through the headlines and rhetoric to reveal the divergent personal journeys of lawyer Sarah Weddington and plaintiff Norma McCorvey ("Jane Roe") in the years following the fateful decision. In turns shocking, humorous, and poignant, ROE reflects the polarization in America today while illuminating the heart and passion each side has for its cause.

Please note, this play contains adult themes and content.

Cast

Norma McCorvey aka Jane Roe	Kimberley Roberts
Sarah Weddington	Gabriella Goldstein
Connie Gonzalez	Michelle Beyda-Scott
Flip Benham	John Mannion
Narrator/Stage Directions	Meaghan Anderson

 

Ensemble: Steve Allhoff, Rebecca Haley Clarke, Lauren D’ Ambrosio. Chris Fernandez, Kyra Knibbs, Emma Rose Le, Mary Melnick, Sasha Motalygo, Sara Renée Morris, Jon Schwartz, Tessa Voiss, Jaime Wolf