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This new play will be presented as a reading. Readings are an essential part of the play development process. We are proud to offer this as part of our On The Radar (OTR) New Works Program that aims to support the creation of diverse new stories by emerging U.S. playwrights. Click here to learn more about OTR.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
In every artistic context, the imagery of a woman of color in a maid’s uniform will immediately spark controversy. A Thousand Maids looks at this legacy, from actors who are still asked to wear the uniform now, to cinematic foremothers like Lupe Ontiveros and Butterfly McQueen.
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Dramaturg Jenny Jacobs, director Sara Guerrero, and the cast — Nicole Javier, Helen Madelyn Kim, Candida Celaya, and Courtney Marie Tucker after the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Candida Celaya, Courtney Marie Tucker, Nicole Javier, and Helen Madelyn Kim in the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Nicole Javier in the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Candida Celaya, Courtney Marie Tucker, and Nicole Javier in the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Nicole Javier and Helen Madelyn Kim in the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Courtney Marie Tucker in the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Candida Celaya in the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Helen Madelyn Kim in the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Courtney Marie Tucker and Nicole Javier in the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Courtney Marie Tucker and Nicole Javier in the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Candida Celaya in the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Candida Celaya, Courtney Marie Tucker, Nicole Javier, and Helen Madelyn Kim in the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Courtney Marie Tucker and Nicole Javier in the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Chance Theater Literary Manager James Michael McHale, dramaturg Jenny Jacobs, director Sara Guerrero, and the cast — Courtney Marie Tucker, Nicole Javier, Helen Madelyn Kim, and Candida Celaya — at the post-show conversation for the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Jenny Jacobs, Sarah Guerrero, Courtney Marie Tucker, and Nicole Javier at the post-show conversation for the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Helen Madelyn Kim and Candida Celaya at the post-show conversation for the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
James Michael McHale and Jenny Jacobs at the post-show conversation for the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Jenny Jacobs, Sara Guerrero, Courtney Marie Tucker, and Nicole Javier at the post-show conversation for the OTR staged reading of “A Thousand Maids.” Written by Tony Meneses. Directed by Sara Guerrero. One Night Only – Wed, October 12, 2022 on the Fyda-Mar Stage at the Bette Aitken theater arts Center. Photo by Casey Long.
Casting and overall acting was amazing! Really enjoyed the story