Black Box
directed by Teisha Duncan
VIEW DIGITAL PROGRAMBold. Unflinching. Unforgettable.
Keely and Du is a gripping, thought-provoking drama by playwright Jane Martin (pseudonym), tackling the polarizing issue of abortion with raw intensity and emotional depth. When Keely, a young woman, is kidnapped by a radical anti-abortion group, she finds herself confined-under the watchful eye of Du, a devout pro-life advocate. What unfolds is a searing battle of wills and beliefs as the two women engage in a powerful, deeply human dialogue that challenges everything they thought they knew about morality, faith, and freedom. With no clear heroes or villains, Keely and Du boldly navigates the grey areas of reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and the complexities of human connection. First staged in 1993, the play was a finalist for the 1994 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This is not just a play-it’s a conversation we rarely witness, one that continues to spark reflection and dialogue on a deeply divisive, yet profoundly consequential issue.
*This production includes strong language and mature themes: the abduction and confinement of a pregnant woman; discussion of sexual assault and its aftermath; reproductive coercion by an anti-abortion extremist group; brief staged violence; and scenes addressing psychological, medical, and religious trauma. Viewer discretion is advised.
Directed by Teisha Duncan
Written by Jane Martin