The Birth of the Pill
The Birth of the Pill
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A powerful world premiere about science, power, and the women who paid the price for progress. In the mid‑20th century, a radical dream begins to take shape: a simple pill that would give women full control over their reproductive futures. Championing this groundbreaking idea are feminist activist Margaret Sanger, scientist Gregory Pincus, gynecologist John Rock, and philanthropist Katharine McCormick—visionaries working under intense secrecy amid legal, scientific, and religious roadblocks. Meanwhile, in Puerto Rico, clinical trials raise ethical questions, as the lives and bodies of women like Ramona Delgado are exploited in the quest for scientific advancement. Commissioned and developed by TimeLine and based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jonathan Eig (King: A Life), this world premiere explores the transformative power of vision and invention, alongside the costs of pursuing both by any means necessary.
Estimated Run Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes, no intermission
Content Warnings: The Birth of the Pill contains a brief scene of nudity. Discretion is advised. This production also includes mature themes, including frank discussions of anatomy and human reproduction, non-consensual medical procedures and treatments, animal experimentation, eugenics, and institutional racism.
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- The Birth of the Pill contains a brief scene of nudity. Discretion is advised. This production also includes mature themes, including frank discussions of anatomy and human reproduction, non-consensual medical procedures and treatments, animal experimentation, eugenics, and institutional racism.
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- Wednesday, October 7th at 7:30 PM
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