Review by anonymous
June 15, 2026 certified reviewerWhat I liked
The writing didn’t shy away from the realities of these young girls lives, and shows how poverty and lack of opportunity is a wrecking ball when the realities of pregnancy come knocking at the door. The actors were talented and diverse, with standout performances from Arezu Tavakoli as the sharp and biting Janet, whose physical work as a pregnant teen included incredible specificity and embodiment; Raven Clausen as wary Emma, who took on the role last minute yet dove headfirst into an incredibly emotionally demanding role; and Christina Giordano as former teen mother Brandi, who conveyed so clearly the vicious cycle of exhaustion and lack of choice.
What I didn't like
Some technical notes that are typical of a fringe show around transitions and projection/enunciation, but overall strong.
My overall impression
A very strong dive into the ongoing — and exacerbated — realities of young girls and their lack of choice and options around pregnancy in this country. Poverty, lack of access, lack of education, and cycles of violence throw these girls into impossible situations that they don’t have the resources or the choice to get out of. A very strong work of writing from Whitmore, and a stellar cast of talented actors.
