here's to all the broken girls

August 4th at 7pm

Description:

“here’s to all the broken girls” tells the story of five girls, nearly half of the entire grade, who are about to graduate from their very small Catholic high school. When they are forced to do a reflective assignment and read time capsule letters from elementary school, a secret is revealed: one of the girls has been continually assaulted by the school/church’s priest. Three other girls come forward, and they connect and share their experiences, while plotting revenge on the perpetrator Father Stephens. And what better place for their revenge than their graduation in two weeks? “here’s to all the broken girls” works to encapsulate the viciousness and strength of female adolescence in face of life transitions and trauma. Here's To All The Broken Girls tells a story of resilience. A story about trauma at the hands of the catholic church. A story about young girls sticking together even when everything in their gut tells them to run. It's about speaking up when something is wrong. About voices being used and amplified. A perfect addition to the 2023/2024 theatre scene as we know it, as it's a story that pushes us forward into the future of theatre as we know it. It's progressive, edgy, and beautifully, perfectly full of justified rage.

Creative Team:

Katie Michelle Stahl (Director)

Elizabeth Shannon (ELLIS) (Playwright)

Betty Schneider (Stage Manager)

Max Bartos (Industry Consultant & Producer)

Angel Napp (ASM and Production Assistant)

Content Warnings: Moderate descriptions of Sexual Assault, Religious Trauma, Light mentions of Queer Trauma, Strong Language

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to have a covid vaccination before being admitted to the space. Patrons will also be required to wear masks, when not eating or drinking.