In this dark comedy, two sisters hire a taxi to take them on an interstate journey to get an abortion. On the road, past and present collide as they consider the choices that led them to this long cab ride. This production is the world premiere of a play that explicitly addresses issues of women’s bodily autonomy, race, and LGBTQ identity.

July 12-23, 2017 at the Trinidad Theatre—Logan Fringe Arts Space, Capital Fringe 2017
(WInner, Best Comedy)

Encore Performance September 3, 2017 at the Kennedy Center Millenium Stage, 16th ANnual Page-To-Stage Festival

 

Featuring

Dominique Brown as Minnie
Lauren Patton as Lexa
Rachel Messbauer as Quinn
Renae Erichsen-Teal as Driver
Renea Brown as Taylor (Kennedy Center)
Stephanie Pounds as Mom
Thais Menendez as Taylor (Capital Fringe)

 

Crew

Playwright — Rachel Lyenett
Director — Tracey Erbacher
Assistant Director/Dramaturg — Nerissa Hart
Stage Manager — Diane Shramke
Scenic and Lighting Designer — Yannick Godts
Sound Designer — Tosin Olufolabi
Graphic Designer — Yannick Godts

 

"Abortion Road Trip is a blast. It’s serious but also very funny, with relatable characters and (mostly) believable complications...it doesn’t shy away from abortion’s nuances and messy complications. That’s thanks in large part to the show’s cast, who infuse their characters with warmth and empathy.” —The Washington Post

”Abortion Road Trip is poignant, funny and topical. It's everything a Fringe show should be. I loved it, and you will too.” —DCist

“well-paced, well-written, and worth it.” — Washington City Paper