(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Women+ on the Edge of Democracy presents a play reading to foster community and conversation on Monday, November 2, 2026 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Summit. The event, which begins at 7:00pm, is co-sponsored by St John’s Lutheran Church, Interweave, and Vivid Stage. Admission is free, but registration is required.
Women+ on the Edge of Democracy has brought together acclaimed women+ playwrights to create 10-minute plays that respond to shared questions about the state of democracy in America. Ten selected newly-commissioned plays will be brought to life by Vivid Stage's 18-actor cast.
Together, these plays will invite us to gather, reflect, and continue the conversation.
Admission is free, but registration is required. Click here to register. St. John’s Lutheran Church is located at 587 Springfield Avenue in Summit, New Jersey.
Playwrights include: Justice Hehir, Lynn Nottage, Sarah Ruhl, Kimber Lee, Sarah Mantell, a.k. payne, Heidi Schreck, Jenny Schwartz, Elizabeth Kuti, and Lauren Gunderson.
The cast includes: Michael Banza, Andrew Binger, Clark Carmichael, Harry Patrick Christian, Sarah Cuneo, Andy Danford, Angela Della Ventura, Laura Ekstrand, Eli Ganias, Asia Jenine, Gail Lou, Scott McGowan, Jolee Morris, Saphire Oshun, Jason Szamreta, Harriett Trangucci, and Emaline Williams.
The night is directed by Laura Ekstrand and was curated by Laura Ekstrand and Ronni Hom. It is tresented by the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts in partnership with the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026
@ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
Summit, NJ
