Host a Play Reading
Thank you for your interest in bringing The Turnaway Play to your community!
Fill out the form at the bottom of the page, and a member of the team will provide you with the script, slides, and other materials. Below is a quick overview of what you’ll need.
“Hosting The Turnaway play was a highlight of my year! Seeing science and art come together was inspiring. Our audience was moved by the play, and many mentioned how this is a work that everyone needs to see.” - Beverly Gray, MD, Duke University Medical Center
“I loved working on The Turnaway Play and I believe that any community it touches will be impacted and educated; it’s a treasure and one of those works that sticks with you for a long time. Weeks after the play ended, so many people came up to me and shared how it touched them, how they had previously had an abortion, wrestled with choice, help someone get an abortion, or chose to carry a pregnancy to term despite others telling them not to.” - R’Myni Watson, director of The Turnaway Play at Ashé Cultural Arts Center, New Orleans.
The Basics
The play can be performed with four, seven or ten actors. A character breakdown and casting notes will be included.
You will need someone to run the slides during the performance.
You may want someone to read stage directions, though it’s not necessary.
The space requirements of the play are minimal, so anything from a theater to your living room can work. It doesn’t have to be fancy, though fancy can be fun too!
Consider a community center or an empty storefront. Does it have free parking? Is it near public transportation? Is the venue accessible for people who need a ramp?
The runtime of the play is 70 minutes, so you don’t even need the space for very long. Factor in time for set up and a post-show discussion, and two hours might do the trick.
Note: If you are looking to stage a full theatrical production of The Turnaway Play please contact the playwright directly.
Lots more ideas and instructions can be found in The Turnaway Play Guide.
Do you want to host a reading or find out more? Fill out this form and we will be in touch shortly. We can't wait to hear from you!