MONDAY, or The Other Rape Play
by Amy Abrigo

Nov. 06, 2023
Monday

On Monday, November 6, 2023, at 7:30 PM, four actors will climb onstage to share a new play that may be the first of its kind: Monday, or the Other Rape Play, by Amy Abrigo. 

Five months ago, Amy was awarded an Individual Artist Grant by the San Antonio Arts Commission to write, workshop, and produce a public reading of a new play. This is the play she created.

We follow the character Wiley, also known as “Wy.” The play starts in present-day San Antonio, years after her assault. As she recounts what happened, Wiley leaps through time, and we watch as she relives the days, weeks, months, and years before and after the event. We join Wy as she tries to understand how this could have happened to her.

The play is called Monday, or The Other Rape Play. The title comes from the day the rape takes place and is subtitled “the other rape play” to draw attention to the fact that there is already a play called That Pretty Pretty; Or, The Rape Play by Sheila Callaghan and begs the question:

Why are there so many plays about rape?
Why is rape still a systematic issue in a country where we are supposed to be born free?
How do we prevent this from happening?
What do we do when it happens to us?

CAST:

Makenzie Jené (Wiley)

Josey Porras (April/Ensemble)

Venny Mortimer (Em/Ensemble)

Alejandra “Allie” Mortimer (Stage Directions)

 

Production Staff:

Director – Eva Laporte

Playwright – Amy Abrigo

Stage Manager – Michael Song

Graphic Design – Colin Hawkins

Videographer – Ashton Simmons

Technician – Conner Darnell

Photographer – Johni Autumn

ASL Interpreters - Robert Cardoza

 

 

We hope you join us for Wiley's story, community conversation, and this one-night-only event. Visit our event page at https://fb.me/e/2Ckfga2nJ to learn more.

The play runs approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.After the show, there will be a post-show discussion around advocacy and healing, including panelists and local organizations such as The Rape Crisis Center and the San Antonio Police Department - Special Victims Unit.

Before the show, there will be tables with information and representatives in the lobby available for patrons interested in learning more about sexual assault, healing, and resources available.

Trigger warning:
This play does include explicit language, content, and themes of rape and violence against women. Parental discretion should be exercised.

Advertencia de activación:
esta obra incluye lenguaje, contenido y temas explícitos de violación y violencia contra las mujeres. Se debe ejercer la discreción de los padres.

Resources:
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Hours: Available 24 hours
Call 1-800-656-4673 or chat online today.
https://www.rainn.org/

Concessions & Shopping:
There will be drinks available for purchase at Black Potion before the show and during intermission. You are also welcome to shop at the gaming store, Black Potion, before the show starts or during our 15-minute intermission.

We hope you join us for Wiley's story, community conversation, and this one-night-only event! 

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MONDAY, or The Other Rape Play
by Amy Abrigo
Amy Abrigo

Date: Monday, November 6, 2023

Lobby Opens: 6:30 PM, 
House Opens: 7:00 PM 
Showtime: 7:30 PM

Location: Black Potion, 1900 Fredericksburg Rd Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78201.

We are also hoping to stream the performance for out-of-town folks. Information about this will be shared as we get closer to the event. But, if you are able to be present live in person, we'd love to have you!

Tickets:
This public play reading is FREE and does not require pre-registration. Seating is limited and will be first come, first serve. This venue is wheelchair accessible, but we would appreciate notice ahead of time to prepare accommodations better so we may reserve seating for you.

ASL: 
We will have ASL interpreters available for this event.