Funny Like an Abortion
by The Vortex

Sep. 21 - Oct. 12
Thursdays-Sundays

(via The Vortex)Funny, Like an Abortion is a surreal new comedy, set in the near future in a United States of America where abortion is illegal nation-wide and even saying the word “abortion” is a crime. It’s a comedy, until it’s not. This play contains frank discussions of misogyny, pregnancy, abortion, reproductive rights, privacy rights, and freedom of speech. And there’s juggling and tap dancing. As we in Texas are living with the staggering loss of reproductive freedom and with ominous potential for a national ban, this play is a call to conversation, compassion, education, and action. Funny, Like an Abortion finds truth and humor in a time of absurd circus. 

Elise Krentzel's review, Sun News Austin, September 27, 2024

Cat McCarry's review, Austin Chronicle, September 27, 2024

Heather Barfield's comments via Facebook, October 1, 2024

 

The VORTEX proudly shares this Rolling World Premiere as part of the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere with Mile Street Theatre in New Jersey and Cleveland Public Theatre ( https://nnpn.org/ ).

 

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Funny, Like An Abortion was originally developed with PlayGrounds 25th and 26th Festival of New Works with Jim Kleinmann, Artistic Director (Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco).

Starring Kat Adams as Monroe and Daniela Recabarren as Jade. Understudies: Vivienne Verges and Logan Lasiter. 

An all-female production team directed by Bonnie Cullum.

Assistant Director: Marliza Mendez. Stage Manager: Estelle Isaacs. Dramaturgy: Insha Iqbal. Scenic Design: Izzy Poelmann. Prop Design: Amanda Alch. Lighting Design: J Mwaki. Costume Design: Pam Friday. Sound Design: Allanah Maarteen. Graphic Design: Melissa McKnight. VORTEX Connects: Rosemary Candelaro. 

 

Funny Like an Abortion
by Rachel Bublitz
The Vortex

Thursdays-Sundays,
September 21 - October 12, 2024
The Vortex
2307 Manor Road
Austin, TX, 78722

September 21-October 12, 2024

  • Thursdays-Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 6 pm

  • ASL-interpreted Saturday, September  28–8 pm (FREE for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences)

  • Livestream  Thursday, October 3, 2024 8pm

  • Industry Night Wednesday, October 9 8pm

  • VORTEX Connects Post Show Discussions:  Thursdays September 26, October 3, October 10 and Sunday, September 29-”How to Talk about Abortion” from Planned Parenthood

 The VORTEX 

     2307 Manor Rd., Austin, TX 78722