12 CHAIRS
A full-length play, written by Philadelphia playwright John O'Hara

A unique production that featured 6 women directors and 12 women actors explore the close, complex, and ultimately compassionate relationship between mother and daughter. In addition, 5 women visual artists created pieces based on each vision. This production was set up as a staged reading. ​Each performance featured one of the 6 different casts exploring this original play in their own vision.

For more insight on each director's vision, check out Henrik Eger's article with Phindie:
​"Six Questions for Six Directors: John O’Hara’s 12 CHAIRS gets a revamped production"

Each performance group:​

Director: Michelle Pauls
Actors: Christina May (Louise), Meryl Lynn Brown (Ann)
Visual Artist: Gina Rubinetti

Director: Amanda Coffin
Actors: Megan Winch (Louise), Peggy Smith (Ann)
Visual Artist: Kate Elise

Director: Randi Alexis Hickey
Actors: Kyra Baker (Louise), Jennifer MacMillan (Ann)
Visual Artist: ​Alexandra Mosoeanu 

Director: Iraisa Ann Reilly
Actors: JJ Van Name (Louise), Rupal Pujara (Ann)
Visual Artist: Madison Auch

Director: Jess Otterbine
Actors: Elise D'Avella (Louise), Katherine Perry (Ann), Lexi Schreiber (Mover)
Visual Artist: Lauren Doyle

Director: Zuhairah McGill
Actors: Jaylene Clark (Louise), Cathy Simpson (Ann), Jaron C. Battle-Whitehead (Mover)
Visual Artist: Kate Elise

November 9-19, 2016 
Plays & Players Theatre (Skinner Studio)
1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia
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​Co-Produced by Plays & Players Theatre
Plays & Players thanks the Wyncote Foundation and Philadelphia Cultural Fund for their continued support.