The Woman Question
by Suli Holum
World Premiere
People's Light | May 6 - 24, 2026
The Woman Question unearths the stories of medical pioneers who led the charge for women’s health and reproductive freedom 150 years ago. This world premiere docu-fantasy follows the 1894 class of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, an intrepid cohort of students whose struggles and joys reverberate across centuries. Written and performed by acclaimed theatre-maker Suli Holum and a remarkable cast and creative team, The Woman Question blends archival research, flights of collective imagination, and a delightful, Victorian-infused theatricality.
Cast
Katie Boren, Melanye Finister, Suli Holum, Claire Inie-Richards, Noelle Diane Johnson, Eli Lynn, Minou Pourshariati, Avanthika Srinivasan, Jacinta Yelland.
The Team
Ann Beyersdorfer (Scenic Design) | Lux Haac (Costume Design) | Lily Fossner (Lighting Design) | Daniela Hart / Uptown Works NYC (Sound Design & Composition) | Lisa Renkel (Projection Designer) | Fatima Sowe (Choreographer) | Trey Lyford (Magic Consultant) | Jess McPhillips (Stage Manager) | Erika Bruzual (Assistant Stage Manager)