Jennifer Blackmer
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Caitlin Kinnunen To Star In PREDICTOR New York Premiere at AMT Theater (Oct 28, 2025)
New Play PREDICTOR To Make New York Premiere At The AMT Theater (Oct 15, 2025)
PREDICTOR, New Play About The Woman Who Invented The Home Pregnancy Test, To Have NY Premiere (Aug 12, 2025)
Caitlin Kinnunen To Star In PREDICTOR New York Premiere at AMT Theater (Oct 28, 2025)
New Play PREDICTOR To Make New York Premiere At The AMT Theater (Oct 15, 2025)
PREDICTOR, New Play About The Woman Who Invented The Home Pregnancy Test, To Have NY Premiere (Aug 12, 2025)
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Caitlin Kinnunen To Star In PREDICTOR New York Premiere at AMT Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
Tony Nominee Caitlin Kinnunen will star as Meg Crane, the woman who invented the home pregnancy test, in the New York Premiere of Predictor. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
Tony Nominee Caitlin Kinnunen will star as Meg Crane, the woman who invented the home pregnancy test, in the New York Premiere of Predictor. Learn more!
New Play PREDICTOR To Make New York Premiere At The AMT Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the New York premiere of Predictor, written by Jennifer Blackmer and directed by Alex Keegan, running December 6, 2025–January 18, 2026 at The AMT Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the New York premiere of Predictor, written by Jennifer Blackmer and directed by Alex Keegan, running December 6, 2025–January 18, 2026 at The AMT Theater.
PREDICTOR, New Play About The Woman Who Invented The Home Pregnancy Test, To Have NY Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025
Brian Nitzkin will present the New York Premiere of Predictor, written by Jennifer Blackmer and directed by Alex Keegan at The AMT Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025
Brian Nitzkin will present the New York Premiere of Predictor, written by Jennifer Blackmer and directed by Alex Keegan at The AMT Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Terrific New Theatre Reveals 2025/2026 Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025
“The Book Club Play” will be the first production of Terrific New Theatre's 2025/2026 season in its new theatrical space. It will open August 14, as the premiere offering in what is being referred to as “2025/2026: The Full Return of TNT.” The title references TNT's mini-season of 2024/2025, which consisted of four productions. This new, full season will include six presentations: four plays, one musical, and one play with music.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025
“The Book Club Play” will be the first production of Terrific New Theatre's 2025/2026 season in its new theatrical space. It will open August 14, as the premiere offering in what is being referred to as “2025/2026: The Full Return of TNT.” The title references TNT's mini-season of 2024/2025, which consisted of four productions. This new, full season will include six presentations: four plays, one musical, and one play with music.
SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE Unveils 2025 Playwrights And Event Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025
Amidst a national funding crisis, Seven Devils Playwrights Conference will return to McCall, Idaho June 2-14 to celebrate its 25th year with a powerful lineup of new plays and events.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025
Amidst a national funding crisis, Seven Devils Playwrights Conference will return to McCall, Idaho June 2-14 to celebrate its 25th year with a powerful lineup of new plays and events.
Review: I CARRY YOUR HEART WITH ME is captivating and resonant at Horizon Theatre Company
by Joseph Harrison - Mar 30, 2025
Some stories are so emotional, so raw, and so real that it can be hard to tell it more than once. So, when someone draws up enough courage and strength to share these sometimes-difficult glimpses into their life – to quote a great American playwright Arthur Miller “Attention must be paid.” Such is the case with the Southeastern premiere of Jennifer Blackmer’s beautifully constructed and emotionally delivered play, I CARRY YOUR HEART WITH ME which is playing now through April 5th at Horizon Theatre Company in Atlanta. This powerful and captivating solo play, starring veteran Atlanta actor Carolyn Cook, takes the audience on a journey into a challenging and difficult time in American history through the eyes (and memories) of a woman who has an encounter during a formative year in her life that changes everything for her.
by Joseph Harrison - Mar 30, 2025
Some stories are so emotional, so raw, and so real that it can be hard to tell it more than once. So, when someone draws up enough courage and strength to share these sometimes-difficult glimpses into their life – to quote a great American playwright Arthur Miller “Attention must be paid.” Such is the case with the Southeastern premiere of Jennifer Blackmer’s beautifully constructed and emotionally delivered play, I CARRY YOUR HEART WITH ME which is playing now through April 5th at Horizon Theatre Company in Atlanta. This powerful and captivating solo play, starring veteran Atlanta actor Carolyn Cook, takes the audience on a journey into a challenging and difficult time in American history through the eyes (and memories) of a woman who has an encounter during a formative year in her life that changes everything for her.
EMINENT DOMAIN Comes to the Lied Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025
The Lied Center willpartner with Lincoln’s Angels Theatre Company (ATC) to present EMINENT DOMAIN, a premiere play by Laura Leininger-Campbell.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025
The Lied Center willpartner with Lincoln’s Angels Theatre Company (ATC) to present EMINENT DOMAIN, a premiere play by Laura Leininger-Campbell.
I CARRY YOUR HEART WITH ME to be Presented at Horizon Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025
Horizon Theatre Company will continue its 40th season with the Southeastern premiere of the winner of the 2024 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Citation play I Carry Your Heart With Me. Learn more about the production!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025
Horizon Theatre Company will continue its 40th season with the Southeastern premiere of the winner of the 2024 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Citation play I Carry Your Heart With Me. Learn more about the production!
Williamston Theatre Closes Out Season 17 With PREDICTOR Michigan Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024
Experience the debut of PREDICTOR at TheaterWorks Hartford, a compelling play that explores the journey of Margaret Crane, the inventor of the home pregnancy test. Performances run from October 28 to November 20.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024
Experience the debut of PREDICTOR at TheaterWorks Hartford, a compelling play that explores the journey of Margaret Crane, the inventor of the home pregnancy test. Performances run from October 28 to November 20.
SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE 2024 Announces Playwrights and Lineup for 24th Year In McCall
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024
Discover the lineup for the 24th annual SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE in McCall, Idaho, featuring new and diverse voices in theater.
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2024
Discover the lineup for the 24th annual SEVEN DEVILS PLAYWRIGHTS CONFERENCE in McCall, Idaho, featuring new and diverse voices in theater.
Lloyd Suh Wins 2024 Steinberg/ATCA Award For THE HEART SELLERS
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024
Playwright Lloyd Suh has won the 2024 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play The Heart Sellers.
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024
Playwright Lloyd Suh has won the 2024 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play The Heart Sellers.
PREDICTOR Comes to the Contemporary Theater Company This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024
Predictor by Jennifer Blackmer, playing at The Contemporary Theater Company April 26 – May 18, sets the record straight and puts Meg Crane’s story front and center.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024
Predictor by Jennifer Blackmer, playing at The Contemporary Theater Company April 26 – May 18, sets the record straight and puts Meg Crane’s story front and center.
Finalists Announced For 2024 Steinberg"ATCA New Play Award
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024
Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024
Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.
American Lives Theatre Opens SANCTUARY CITY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023
American Lives Theatre (ALT) is making local history by producing the Indiana premiere of 'Sanctuary City' by Martyna Majok. This production, which begins performances on September 7, will feature a cast of three Indy actors, all of whom were born in the United States to parents who were not.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023
American Lives Theatre (ALT) is making local history by producing the Indiana premiere of 'Sanctuary City' by Martyna Majok. This production, which begins performances on September 7, will feature a cast of three Indy actors, all of whom were born in the United States to parents who were not.
Seven Devils New Play Foundry Welcomes New Leadership Team: Paula Marchiel, Mallory Metoxen, And Adrian Centeno
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2023
The Board of Seven Devils New Play Foundry will welcome the Artistic Leadership Team of Paula Marchiel, Mallory Metoxen, and Adrian Centeno, who will take the reins of the company's mission to develop and present new work that embraces the diversity of the American experience following the departure of Producing Artistic Director Jeni Mahoney who is stepping down in September, following 23 years of service.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 21, 2023
The Board of Seven Devils New Play Foundry will welcome the Artistic Leadership Team of Paula Marchiel, Mallory Metoxen, and Adrian Centeno, who will take the reins of the company's mission to develop and present new work that embraces the diversity of the American experience following the departure of Producing Artistic Director Jeni Mahoney who is stepping down in September, following 23 years of service.
Review: PREDICTOR Foretells a Hit at Capital Stage
by Courtney Symes - Jun 27, 2023
“Who made that?” is the question we didn’t know we needed the answer to. In Jennifer Blackmer’s new play, Predictor, we learn that it’s one of the most important questions in the struggle for female equality. Throughout history, men have taken credit for women’s accomplishments. Things such as wireless communication (created by Hedy Lamarr), a cure for leprosy (Alice Ball), disposable diapers (Marion Donovan), and even the game Monopoly (Elizabeth Magie Phillips) were all invented by women whose names were lost in the annals of history until recently. Thankfully, due to the diligence of Blackmer, we also now know the name Meg Crane, who changed the course of women’s lives forever with her invention: the home pregnancy test.
by Courtney Symes - Jun 27, 2023
“Who made that?” is the question we didn’t know we needed the answer to. In Jennifer Blackmer’s new play, Predictor, we learn that it’s one of the most important questions in the struggle for female equality. Throughout history, men have taken credit for women’s accomplishments. Things such as wireless communication (created by Hedy Lamarr), a cure for leprosy (Alice Ball), disposable diapers (Marion Donovan), and even the game Monopoly (Elizabeth Magie Phillips) were all invented by women whose names were lost in the annals of history until recently. Thankfully, due to the diligence of Blackmer, we also now know the name Meg Crane, who changed the course of women’s lives forever with her invention: the home pregnancy test.
Review: PREDICTOR at American Lives Theatre
by Melissa Hall - May 17, 2023
American Lives Theatre (ALT) closes its strong season with Predictor at the Phoenix Theatre. On the surface, it’s the story of one woman’s fight, but underneath that, the heart of the play lies in the friendship, determination, generational legacy, and so much more that help drive Meg Crane. In the 1960s she invented the home pregnancy test. This is her story and it should’ve been told decades ago. I’m so grateful to playwright Jennifer Blackmer and ALT for sharing it with us now.
by Melissa Hall - May 17, 2023
American Lives Theatre (ALT) closes its strong season with Predictor at the Phoenix Theatre. On the surface, it’s the story of one woman’s fight, but underneath that, the heart of the play lies in the friendship, determination, generational legacy, and so much more that help drive Meg Crane. In the 1960s she invented the home pregnancy test. This is her story and it should’ve been told decades ago. I’m so grateful to playwright Jennifer Blackmer and ALT for sharing it with us now.
ALT Stages World Premiere Play About Home Pregnancy Test
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2023
Next week American Lives Theatre (ALT) opens Jennifer Blackmer's play 'Predictor.' The play, a rolling world premiere, tells the true story of Margaret 'Meg' Crane, who became the unlikely inventor of the revolutionary worldwide product known as the home pregnancy test.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2023
Next week American Lives Theatre (ALT) opens Jennifer Blackmer's play 'Predictor.' The play, a rolling world premiere, tells the true story of Margaret 'Meg' Crane, who became the unlikely inventor of the revolutionary worldwide product known as the home pregnancy test.
World Premiere Wisconsin To Host Inaugural Festival Celebrating New Plays And Musicals, March 1- June 30
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2023
Four years in the making, after extensive planning and collaboration amongst a team of noted Wisconsin theater professionals, World Premiere Wisconsin has announced its inaugural festival comes to Wisconsin this spring.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2023
Four years in the making, after extensive planning and collaboration amongst a team of noted Wisconsin theater professionals, World Premiere Wisconsin has announced its inaugural festival comes to Wisconsin this spring.
PREDICTOR, A New Play About The Inventor Of The Home Pregnancy Test, To Premiere In 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2022
Angels Theatre Company will present the premiere of PREDICTOR, a play based on the real-life story of Margaret Crane who, in 1967, defied all odds and expectations to become the inventor of the first home pregnancy test.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2022
Angels Theatre Company will present the premiere of PREDICTOR, a play based on the real-life story of Margaret Crane who, in 1967, defied all odds and expectations to become the inventor of the first home pregnancy test.
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