ReWombed

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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  • Premiere Stages at Kean University: ReWombed

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize ReWombed as a Semi-Finalist in the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. ReWombed rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by the play’s exploration of reproductive rights, marital dynamics, and the nuances of medical advancements. Our congratulations and thanks to Nikki.

    Premiere Stages, the professional Equity theatre company in residence at Kean University, is pleased to recognize ReWombed as a Semi-Finalist in the 2025 Premiere Play Festival. ReWombed rose through a competitive process conducted by Premiere staff and an external panel to become distinguished among 805 submissions. The panel was impressed by the play’s exploration of reproductive rights, marital dynamics, and the nuances of medical advancements. Our congratulations and thanks to Nikki.

  • Shaun Leisher: ReWombed

    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

    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.

Pastor Rachel Johnson, Ph.D.*, female identifying, 30s-40, Black, a mother to her core.
Isaiah Johnson, male identifying, 30s-40s, Black, Rachel is the sun around which he orbits.

Eve Jardín, M.D., M.P.H., female identifying, 30s - 50s, Latinx, does not have a white passing phenotype, puts her faith in the science.

* Rachel must be able to sang. God has blessed her with a voice and she is free with her gifts.

Development History

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

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