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Women+ On The Edge of Democracy at The Curtis Theatre
Dates: 10/29/2026
📍 Theatre: The Curtis Theatre
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A staged reading presenting select plays from a groundbreaking initiative encouraging conversation about American democracy, initiated by the Flynn Center and The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. The program includes Things I Worry About. by Bridget Carpenter, The Betsy Ross Book of the Dead by Paula Cizmar, Pecking Order by Elizabeth Diggs, Common Ground by Lauren M. Gunderson, Churn by Justice Hehir, Nightlight by Kimber Lee, Because Who Knows? by Deb Margolin, Edge of Democracy by Rona Munro, Attestation by Lynn Nottage, An Uplifting High School Graduation Speech by Sarah Ruhl, and Searching for Elsie Parrish by Heidi Schreck. The performance features over 25 actors and directors from the Southern California area.
Cast and Creative Team for Women+ On The Edge of Democracy at The Curtis Theatre
Creative Team
Amanda Hallman
Director
Executive Director
Executive Director
Playwright
Playwright
Elizabeth Diggs
Playwright
Lauren M. Gunderson
Playwright
Justice Hehir
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Martine Kei Green-Rogers
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
Dramaturg
Paula Scher
Artist
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Free underground parking is available via Civic Center, located between the Brea Civic & Cultural Center and Embassy Suites. Once you park, take the elevator up to the Plaza Level 1 and look for the Curtis Theatre.
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Latecomers will be seated in between scenes at the discretion of the house manager and ushers, in an effort to not disturb other patrons.
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Wheelchair accessible and companion seating is available at all performances in designated areas. Accommodations can be made through the box office at the time of purchase. Accessible seating can be purchased on our website, over the phone, or in person during Box Office hours (Tues-Fri 12-3PM and 1 hour prior to performances).
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Parking is available in designated spaces in our underground parking garage. You can find our free parking garage underneath the Brea Civic & Cultural Center, located between the Brea Civic & Cultural Center & Embassy Suites. The elevators can take you up to Plaza Level 1 where you'll find our theatre.
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