Roe
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Roe

by Lisa Loomer Directed by Bill Rauch World Premiere Co-produced with Arena Stage and Berkeley Repertory Theatre
April 20 – October 29, 2016 Angus Bowmer Theatre

The lawyer: a young, brilliant, courageous woman who argued Roe v. Wade before the Supreme Court. The plaintiff: a hard-drinking, wild-tempered hippie bartender seeking to end an unwanted pregnancy. As we know, they won the landmark 1973 case that legalized abortion. But what most people don’t know is how their divergent journeys after the case reflect the subsequent polarization in American culture. With shocking turns and surprising humor, Roe illuminates the difficult choices women make and the passion each side has for its cause. Bill Rauch directs this American Revolutions premiere by Lisa Loomer (Distracted). Contains strong profanity and graphic language.
Suitability Suggestions
A moving and provocative work, Roe contains strong profanity as well as graphic language describing the process of back-alley abortions. It also contains stories of parental abuse, drug use and alcoholism. Mature high school students who are prepared to handle the play’s content will gain a deeper understanding of a significant turning point in U.S. history.

Trailer: Roe

Creative Team

Cast

* Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
**AEA Professional Theatre Intern

OSF thanks our show sponsors

  • LEAD SPONSOR
  • The Goatie Foundation
  • PRODUCTION SPONSORS
  • Edgerton New Play Award Logo
  • The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
  • PRODUCTION PARTNERS
  • Andrew and Brenda Birrell
  • Nancy and Donald de Brier
  • Carol Streeter and Harold Goldstein
  • Thomas Castle and Pamela Howard
  • Claudette and George Paige
  • Betty and Jack Schafer

Our 2016 Season