Anthropology at 100 Lives Repertory

Directed by Cat Plein and featuring an all-female cast, Anthropology aligns perfectly with 100 Lives Rep’s core mission to champion the depth and craft of women artists over 40. The story follows Merril, a brilliant computer programmer whose sister, Angie, vanishes without a trace and is presumed dead. Consumed by grief, Merril uses her sister’s digital footprint—years of texts, photos, and voice notes—to build an advanced AI manifestation of Angie. But as the algorithm evolves, the lines between simulation and genuine human connection fracture, forcing Merril to confront devastating family secrets the code was never meant to unlock.

Given its timely themes of AI ethics, a powerhouse ensemble, and its framing around a queer relationship, we believe Anthropology will deeply resonate with theatergoers tracking the cutting edge of local drama.