Foolish Production Co. is staging The Wish: A Manual for a Last-Ditch Effort to Save Abortion in the United States Through Theater, an immersive production blending satire, ritual, and theatrical activism to confront the erosion of reproductive rights. According to the production details, the work brings audiences center stage to engage with the fight for the right to choose amid ongoing political uncertainty.
Did You Know? The Wish is part of the 8th #FoolishTogether year, a programming cycle that blends advocacy, magic, and mischief through multiple collaborative artistic partnerships.
Production Schedule and Leadership
Performances will take place from September 12, 2024, through September 28, 2025, running on Thursdays through Saturdays. The staging is set at ‘The Collective,’ located at 1017 N Orange Dr. in Los Angeles, California, with tickets priced between $10 and $50. Additional ticketing information and full schedules are available online.
The production is led by Foolish Ensemble Members Avery Lynch, Lindsay Mayberry, and Sarah Hinchcliff, with further casting announcements expected later. The creative and production team features Sarah Hinchcliff and Mikey Mulhearn as directors, Celina Lee Surniak as intimacy and fight director, Ray Jones as lighting designer, and Katherine Landreth as costume designer.
Season Context and Future Collaborations
The theatrical piece serves as a core component of the company’s current seasonal lineup.
Expert Insight: By framing the stage as a battleground for justice where art and advocacy collide, the ensemble taps into a long-standing theatrical tradition of using political satire and ritual to mobilize audiences around pressing civil rights debates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of The Wish? The production blends satire, ritual, and theatrical activism to confront the erosion of reproductive rights and bring audiences into the fight for the right to choose.
Where and when is the show performing? Performances run Thursday through Saturday from September 12, 2024, through September 28, 2025, at ‘The Collective’ at 1017 N Orange Dr. in Los Angeles, CA.
How much do tickets cost? Tickets range from $10 to $50, with schedules and purchasing information available online.
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