keepingabreast

2 w/1 m

Mina
Universal Woman — all other female characters
Universal Male — all male characters

keepingabreast is about a single young woman, Mina and her journey to explore society’s emphasis on breasts as she makes a difficult decision regarding her treatment after she is diagnosed with breast cancer. Young women face many different struggles than older breast cancer patients. They are still in the their child-bearing years and the effects of cancer treatment can prevent them, not only from breast feeding, but also from conceiving. Younger breast cancer patients often have difficulty with self-esteem and having the confidence to date. keepingabreast uses comedy, cynicism and a touching story to address a very real issue.

 

Production History:

Texas Tech University Theatre
Directed by Sarah Shaver
Lubbock, TX
November 6-12, 2005

Ratutu Collaborative
Directed by Rebecca A. Trent
Shetler Studios Theatre 54
New York City, NY
November 1-11, 2006

Springs Ensemble Theatre
Directed by Susan-Dawn Carson
Colorado Springs, CO
September 30 – October 16, 2011

Manhattan Theatre Mission
as part of NYC International Fringe Festival
Directed by Jeff Crosley
Studio at Cherry Lane Theatre
New York City, NY
August 11 – 19, 2012

Produced by Cameran Hebb with a grant from the Queens Art Council
Directed by Sharone Halevy
Secret Theatre
New York City, NY
October 18 – 26, 2013

Angelo State University
Directed by Bill Doll, PhD
San Angelo, TX
October 2 – 10, 2014