Predictor

PREDICTOR is the real-life story of Margaret Crane who, in 1967, defied all odds and expectations to become the inventor of the first home pregnancy test.
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Predictor

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  • Elizabeth A. M. Keel:
    29 Mar. 2024
    What a strong play. I did have to take a lap to calm down and stop seeing waves of red after reading - the historical sexism is STRONG. But it was fascinating to see this moment in time explored. Predictor reaches back to audiences who remember what life was like before home pregnancies were readily available, and out to those who don't really understand the full scope of the literal barriers that stood in pregnant peoples’ way.
  • Martha Wade Steketee:
    21 Mar. 2024
    A kind of historical-romp-as-instruction tale of the development of the first home pregnancy tests. The primary theme is individual control over health and reproduction decisions, and the structure is a kind of vaudevillian fun show. Less “instructional theater for the already invested” like various plays about the founding of AA ... using a deft sense of pacing, dialogue, and theatrical devices like a chorus and a game show. An extended comedic sketch interspersed with dialogue with an important story to tell.
  • Emily Worrell:
    20 Jan. 2024
    At once remarkably funny, enlightening, and thought-provoking, Predictor is a do-not-miss show that captures a true story in a way that is interesting, full of life and personality, and fast-paced.

Development History

  • Reading
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    Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, Chicago
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    2018
  • Reading
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    1252 International, Los Angeles
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    2018

Awards

Selection
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New Play Showcase
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NNPN
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2019