When a pregnant Hannah flees an abusive relationship, she finds unexpected camaraderie with three outcasts riding the rails of America, outrunning ghosts of their own. After barely escaping an illegal abortion, she meets the Janes, an underground network of courageous women who risk everything to provide a choice to women with nowhere to turn. Inspired by true stories of these hidden heroes, this world-premiere rock opera performed as a heightened concert fuels the ongoing fight for personal freedom.
1972 is written by musician-activist Chadwick Stokes of the Boston-based indie bands DISPATCH and State Radio with Jessie Nelson (Waitress, I Am Sam).
Music and Lyrics by Chadwick Stokes
Book by Chadwick Stokes and Jessie Nelson
Directed by Jessie Nelson
Notable dates
Opening Night: 11/1
ASL Interpreted: 11/18 at 7:30
Production Sponsors
The Bob and Alison Murchison New Work Development Fund
Regina K. Scully and Artemis Rising Foundation
Credits
Creative Team
Music and Lyrics by
Chadwick Stokes
Book by
Chadwick Stokes
Jessie Nelson
Scenic Design
Amy Rubin
Costume Design
Nicole Jescinth Smith
Lighting Design
Ben Stanton
Sound Design
Justin Stasiw
Music Director
Jacob Yates
Casting by
The Telsey Office / Bethany Knox, CSA
Production Stage Manager