THE ROAD BACK TO ROE
THE ROAD BACK TO ROE
A 2027 Interstate Initiative
A 2027 Interstate Initiative
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Bechdel Project is working on something big, and we need your help.
Bechdel Project is working on something big, and we need your help.
To mark the anniversary of Roe v. Wade in January of 2027, we are inviting artists across the US to help us build a coordinated, nationwide act of creative resistance by mounting their own presentations of Courtney Bailey’s one-woman play, The Pavement Kingdom: a clinic escort play.
Why This Play?
Why This Play?
Last year we brought The Pavement Kingdom to NYC as part of the Interstate Initiative to anchor the MY BODY, MY VOICE festival, which raised funds for the Brigid Alliance Abortion Access Fund. The play is based on Bailey’s real-world experience as a clinic escort in St. Louis, Missouri. The play moves beyond the "pro-life/pro-choice" divide and centers on the personal and disarming experiences of one person as she uses her time volunteering as a clinic escort to work on her comedy routine. It was a huge success that raised over $2,300 for Brigid Alliance.
The Mission: 50 States, One Voice
The Mission: 50 States, One Voice
Our goal is to have the "Kingdom" represented in every corner of the country, leading up to the January 22nd anniversary of Roe. To make this as accessible as possible, Courtney Bailey is waiving all royalties.
Whether you are part of a major regional theatre, a university department, or a group of friends in a living room, your participation matters. We welcome:
Fully staged productions
Staged readings in community centers or houses of worship
Pop-up performances in unconventional spaces
Living room "script-ins" for intimate discussion
Why Join Us?
Why Join Us?
By joining this initiative, you aren't just putting on a play—you are joining a synchronized movement. We are marking the anniversary of Roe not with silence, but with humor and humanity. This is an opportunity to bridge the gap between art and activism, red and blue, urban and rural, by providing a space for our communities to gather, reflect, and organize.
How to Get Involved
How to Get Involved
If you are ready to build the ROAD BACK TO ROE with us and claim your place in The Pavement Kingdom, just click on the button below to get started. If you have questions, ideas, or want to connect us with other folks who would be excited about this initiative, send us a message!
Your place as a storyteller is on the front line of the important issues of our time. Let’s put the "Interstate" in this initiative and ensure that from coast to coast, the humanity of abortion care and women's rights are shared.
Find productions of The Pavement Kingdom!
Find productions of The Pavement Kingdom!
Watch the video of the NYC Premiere
Watch the video of the NYC Premiere
Bringing Feminist Work From Red States to NYC
Bringing Feminist Work From Red States to NYC
Through our Interstate Initiative we amplify the voices of women, non-binary, and underrepresented genders from communities outside New York City, specifically targeting states actively suppressing their rights.
This program not only provides vital support to feminist artists in communities where they lack it, but it also enriches the NYC "bubble" with crucial front-line perspectives and experiences. Building on the success of our university residencies, the Initiative extends our mission by inviting accepted projects to the Bechdel Project studios for dedicated time and space to advance their work and share it with NY audiences.
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