ReWombed

by Nikki Brake-Silla

ReWombed takes place over the course of multiple office visits, between Pastor Rachel Johnson and Dr. Eve Jardín, OBGYN. Eve has a crisis of conscience, after renouncing her faith years before, and wonders if the recent death of a patient, is a sign from God. As their bond strengthens, Eve challenges Rachel’s participation in a trial whose selection process, coupled with the biological harm of immunosuppression...

ReWombed takes place over the course of multiple office visits, between Pastor Rachel Johnson and Dr. Eve Jardín, OBGYN. Eve has a crisis of conscience, after renouncing her faith years before, and wonders if the recent death of a patient, is a sign from God. As their bond strengthens, Eve challenges Rachel’s participation in a trial whose selection process, coupled with the biological harm of immunosuppression drugs, cervical biopsies, and numerous abdominal surgeries, have made it impossible for her to uphold her vow to do no harm.

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ReWombed

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  • Shaun Leisher: ReWombed by Nikki Brake-Silla
    “

    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 by Nikki Brake-Silla
    “

    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.

    ”

Development History

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

Awards

  • AGE Legacy Playwright
    AGE in the Arts
    Finalist
    2023
  • Baldwin for the Arts Residency
    Baldwin for the Arts
    Selection
    2023
  • MAP Fund
    MAP
    Selection
    2022
  • WP Theater Lab
    Women's Project Theater
    Finalist
    2022