The Caldera

by Sarah Saltwick

Best friends Lizzie and Maggie hit the open road in search of health care aka an abortion. Up
in the New Mexico mountains, between the fabled country of California and the restrictive
lands of Texas, they find themselves. A play about choice, freedom, and addictive tv
shows.

Best friends Lizzie and Maggie hit the open road in search of health care aka an abortion. Up
in the New Mexico mountains, between the fabled country of California and the restrictive
lands of Texas, they find themselves. A play about choice, freedom, and addictive tv
shows.

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  • Erin Malone Turner: The Caldera

    What an unapologetic play, with tension & heart layered on more with every shift. This play is also full of stunning lines that floored me with their poetic introspection. This play mostly takes place in a car, but the world (unfortunately not far off from our current one) that Saltwick has created for these mindful, playful, & determined characters stretches far beyond those doors & windows. Maggie & Lizzie really aren't asking for much: simply love & care. They could be any of us.

    What an unapologetic play, with tension & heart layered on more with every shift. This play is also full of stunning lines that floored me with their poetic introspection. This play mostly takes place in a car, but the world (unfortunately not far off from our current one) that Saltwick has created for these mindful, playful, & determined characters stretches far beyond those doors & windows. Maggie & Lizzie really aren't asking for much: simply love & care. They could be any of us.

  • Megan Thornton: The Caldera

    Sarah Saltwick's grounded, road trip drama of two best friends opens up into a magical space that envisions the road ahead. Sarah navigates questions of reproductive freedom, state oppression and the possibilities of youth with humor and compassion.

    Sarah Saltwick's grounded, road trip drama of two best friends opens up into a magical space that envisions the road ahead. Sarah navigates questions of reproductive freedom, state oppression and the possibilities of youth with humor and compassion.

  • Katie Bender: The Caldera

    Sarah Saltwick's beautiful play The Caldera is timely and infinitely produceable. Navigating questions about abortion, autonomy, friendship and love the play never feels heavy-handed or simplistic. These are complex characters navigating complex questions with humor and courage. Sarah's slow-burn into theatrical magic lets the play stay grounded in reality while reaching into the mythic.

    Sarah Saltwick's beautiful play The Caldera is timely and infinitely produceable. Navigating questions about abortion, autonomy, friendship and love the play never feels heavy-handed or simplistic. These are complex characters navigating complex questions with humor and courage. Sarah's slow-burn into theatrical magic lets the play stay grounded in reality while reaching into the mythic.

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