Frace, JeffreyFranks, Alyssa Katherine2020-08-142020-08-142020-08-142020Franks_washington_0250O_21426.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/1773/45943Thesis (Master's)--University of Washington, 2020Cheryl is an unexpected voice of feminine fortitude in a small chapel in a small town in the middle of nowhere ‘Merica - and she needs your help. This short play is a modern nod to The Janes who ran an underground abortion network in the 60s and 70s. Beyond its feminist themes, Pro-Life asks the audience to consider how they show up for one another in times of crisis and what makes a life worth living. This thesis details my process in gathering inspiration, information, and imaginings and how I used what I learned in graduate school to write this short play. I will also note the challenge of a global pandemic when rehearsals and performances were scheduled to take place.application/pdfen-USCC BY-NDAbortionDramaFeministPerformancePlayTheatreTheaterDramaThesis