Written by Paula Kamen, Jane: Abortion and the Underground is a timely and provocative part-documentary drama about “the best-kept secret” in Chicago, “Jane,” an underground abortion service that operated from 1969 to 1973. The script is based on Kamen’s original interviews, including very rare interviews with women not in Jane who used the illegal service. […]
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Powerstories Powerup Staged Reading – Jane: Abortion and the Underground
Written by Paula Kamen, Jane: Abortion and the Underground is a timely and provocative part-documentary drama about “the best-kept secret” in Chicago, “Jane,” an underground abortion service that operated from 1969 to 1973. The script is based on Kamen’s original interviews, including very rare interviews with women not in Jane who used the illegal service. […]
Powerstories Theatre’s “A Celebration of the POWER of the Arts”
Powerstories Theatre is ecstatic to announce “A Celebration of the Power of the Arts,” a theatrical fundraising event featuring Stan Zimmerman, the brilliant mind behind some of television’s most beloved shows, Gilmore Girls, The Golden Girls, and Roseanne. Zimmerman will be the narrator of his play, “Right Before I Go,” on September 20 and 21 […]
Olympic Trailblazer Anita DeFranz to Speak as Part of Powerstories’ GIRLS IN THE BOAT on April 30
Hosted by Powerstories Theatre, decorated Olympic rower, trailblazer, author, and activist, Anita DeFranz will be the guest speaker at a live conversation on Zoom on April 30, 2023. The conversation will begin at 3:45 PM ET as a complement following its related show on stage, Girls in the Boat. Girls on the Boat tells the […]
Powerstories presents annual Holiday Musical RAISING TWELVE ON A NICKEL AND A PRAYER
On December 1 – 18, Powerstories Theatre is excited to bring back to stage its original holiday musical, written by Fran Powers, with music/lyrics by Terez Hartmann. This year guests can enjoy the live musical worldwide on December 10 and 17 via two special live-stream events. A seasonal tradition, Raising Twelve on a Nickel and […]
Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer Musical
A family-friendly true story written by Powerstories founder Fran Powers with music by Terez Hartmann, Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer is an original musical spanning three Christmas seasons, beginning in 1950 and closing in 1966. It follows the love story, adventures, and trials and tribulations of Betty, who dreams of having 12 […]
Steel Magnolias at Powerstories Theatre
On stage at Powerstories Theatre from September 15 through October 2 is the poignant tribute of a brother to his deceased sister, Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Directed by Bridget Bean, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is a play based on the beloved movie that debuted in 1989. Set entirely in a Truvy’s beauty salon where the women gather […]
Powerstories’ Voices of Youth Theatre Festival
Join us from July 29-August 1, 2021 for the Voices of Youth Theatre Festival! Enjoy a live in-theatre show, a virtual musical, and 3 virtual plays from playwrights ages 10 to 18. All shows are available from debut night until August 5! Live show is being recorded and will be available the following evening to […]