Roe - A deeply personal play explores all sides of Roe v. Wade

Roe - A deeply personal play explores all sides of Roe v. Wade
Center on Women, Gender, and Public Policy
April 12, 2024 - 7:30 pm CDT
Rarig Center, Nolte Experimental Theater

Roe - A deeply personal play explores all sides of Roe v. Wade
By Lisa Loomer
Directed by Kym Longhi
Presented by BA Performance Students

Summary

After nearly 50 years of standing precedent Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that legalized abortion, was overturned by the Supreme Court in their 2022 Dobbs decision. Lisa Loomer’s nuanced and incisive play cuts through the rhetoric and headlines surrounding Roe v. Wade to reveal the divergent personal journeys of lawyer Sarah Weddington and plaintiff Norma McCorvey (“Jane Roe”) in the years following the Roe decision. In turns shocking, humorous, and poignant, Roe reflects the polarization in America today while illuminating the heart and passion each side has for its cause. Roe asks each of us to take a deeper look at the story and weigh the issues for ourselves.

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