Stevensen’s gripping historical dramatization is nothing short of a fierce rallying cry. Bookended by generational victims of eugenics, “The Colony” gut-punches audiences throughout with harsh realities - illuminating the need for urgent discussions (and actions!) regarding reproductive freedom. Briskly paced and smartly written with three meaty roles for female performers, this play deserves your attention.

The thing about "historical drama" is it has a tendency to buckle under the weight of its own details, seldom sure whether it has anything to say or if it's just a preservation of interesting past events. Gina's play never has that problem, thrumming with prescience, care, and far-reaching relevance while also reevaluating and destabilizing our sense of history as it intersects with medical science, family, race, psychology, and legacy. After reading this piece years ago, its stirring heart and poignant drama keeps coming back to me.

This is an outstanding play, I had the pleasure of hearing this out loud and was hanging on every word. Stevensen has crafted a really unsettling and timely drama that is dynamic and extremely evocative. I cannot wait to see this on stage one day, hopefully before it's too late. Well done.