ReWombed

REWOMBED is a 3-actor play (with a gospel choir) that provides a unique look at the intersection of faith and family planning. The action bounces back and forth between an OBGYN office and a church, as Pastor Rachel Johnson, enrolls in a uterine transplant trial in hopes of bearing a child, despite the serious risks. What happens when her unwavering faith that God will give her a child comes up against her...

REWOMBED is a 3-actor play (with a gospel choir) that provides a unique look at the intersection of faith and family planning. The action bounces back and forth between an OBGYN office and a church, as Pastor Rachel Johnson, enrolls in a uterine transplant trial in hopes of bearing a child, despite the serious risks. What happens when her unwavering faith that God will give her a child comes up against her husband’s vow to protect his wife, and her doctor’s vow to do no harm?

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ReWombed

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  • Premiere Stages at Kean University: ReWombed

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize ReWombed as a Semi-Finalist in the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. ReWombed rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by the play’s exploration of reproductive rights, marital dynamics, and the nuances of medical advancements. Our congratulations and thanks to Nikki.

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize ReWombed as a Semi-Finalist in the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. ReWombed rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by the play’s exploration of reproductive rights, marital dynamics, and the nuances of medical advancements. Our congratulations and thanks to Nikki.

  • Shaun Leisher: ReWombed

    A very moving play about one couple's struggle to bring a child into this world. Loved the blending of worlds between the church and the doctor's office. Loved how flawed these characters are. The playwright brilliantly explores the pain of infertility and how hard it can be to stand by and watch the one you love be at risk. I hope this play gets produced.

    A very moving play about one couple's struggle to bring a child into this world. Loved the blending of worlds between the church and the doctor's office. Loved how flawed these characters are. The playwright brilliantly explores the pain of infertility and how hard it can be to stand by and watch the one you love be at risk. I hope this play gets produced.

  • Nick Malakhow: ReWombed

    A highly original, compassionate play about motherhood, infertility, faith, and how those things weave together with intersectional identity. Rachel is a wonderful nucleus for us to follow and her and Eve's parallel journeys related to womanhood, motherhood, science, and religion were compelling to watch. I appreciated how urgent the needs and wants of all of the characters were, while Brake-Silla always kept sight of the love and compassion within and between them. A play of big ideas and explorations as well as fine-tuned and intimate character work.

    A highly original, compassionate play about motherhood, infertility, faith, and how those things weave together with intersectional identity. Rachel is a wonderful nucleus for us to follow and her and Eve's parallel journeys related to womanhood, motherhood, science, and religion were compelling to watch. I appreciated how urgent the needs and wants of all of the characters were, while Brake-Silla always kept sight of the love and compassion within and between them. A play of big ideas and explorations as well as fine-tuned and intimate character work.

Character Information

  • Pastor Rachel Johnson, Ph.D.
    a mother to her core.
    Character Age
    30s-40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American/Black
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Isaiah Johnson
    Rachel is the sun around which he orbits.
    Character Age
    30s-40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American/Black
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Eve Jardín, MD, MPH
    do not have a white passing phenotype. Puts her faith in the science.
    Character Age
    30s-60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino
    Character Gender Identity
    female Identif
  • Jessie
    first UNTIL trial participant and Eve's dear friend. (Jessie doubles with Rachel)
    Character Age
    30s-40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American/Black
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Jeff Carty, MD PhD
    Chief of OBGYN and lead UNTIL Principal Investigator. Surgeon to his core. (Jeff doubles with Isaiah)
    Character Age
    40s-60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American/Black
    Character Gender Identity
    male idenityfing
  • Sarah
    UNTIL trial participant. (Sarah doubles with Congregants/Choir)
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American/Black
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Congregants/Choir
    Mixed genders and ages, They are the literal chorus of this play.
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    African American/Black
    Character Gender Identity
    mixed gender

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Ensemble Studio Theatre/First Light Reading , Year 2023
  • Type Commission, Organization Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project, Year 2021

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