The Women in Theatre Project
Genre: Musical Drama / Song Cycle
Keywords: healing and perseverance, women in theatre, coming-of-age, based on real people, mentorship, sung-through musical, all-female ensemble
Cast Size: 9 female actors - a fixed ensemble cast, no doubling flexibility needed
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Time Period: Present Day
Cautions: Contains mild language and brief adult humor; explores grief and a loved one's serious illness with honesty and care.
When composer Jen Coogan loses her father and starts questioning the artist’s life she’s chosen, she reaches out to her heroes. What begins as a moonshot project—interviewing eight groundbreaking women working in theatre—turns into an unexpected lifeline. From a Broadway historian to a lighting designer to a company founder, each woman offers Jen their truths about the courage to keep going when the page stays blank. Perfect for programs spotlighting women’s stories and ensemble-driven new work, this song cycle is a love letter to those trailblazers who inspire us to make our own way.
How We Price
Our pricing is simple and transparent. Each play includes two parts: a one-time script fee of $250, which grants you immediate access to the play and permission to copy and share it within your program; and a performance license of $150 per performance, which covers your live productions for the selected license duration.
How You License
At checkout, select your license duration (for example, the current or next school year) and the number of performances you plan to give. Each license covers live, in-person performances.
What You Get
You’ll receive an instant download of the following:
- the book (script)
- performance/rehearsal tracks
- demos
- piano-vocal score
- casting guide
During your license period, you’re free to copy, print, and share the script within your school or theatre program for rehearsal and performance use—no per-script fees or copy limits.
Praise for This Musical
"Part love letter, part musical, part documentary..." - Broadway World
"After a personal loss, an emerging composer sets out to rediscover her voice through the stories of women in theatre—and finds the courage to redefine her identity as an artist." - Broadway World