A taut conversation starter

At their 10-year college reunion, Aisha and Holly meet by chance. Is this the first time or has it just been a long time? They can’t agree. Aisha is a black, successful playwright; she’s on the cover of the alumni magazine. Holly is a white, struggling stand-up comedian; she’s here for the free drinks. Aisha’s most successful play bears a striking resemblance to a tragic event in Holly’s life. Is it a coincidence or is it theft? As a rainstorm interrupts the outdoor reunion, they find themselves trapped inside, together. They both have a story that they’ve been telling themselves about what happened all those years ago and they’re both willing to fight for the truth in the present. Licensed by TRW Plays

Every once in a (great) while, a new work in Philadelphia premieres with such power and promise that it demands to be seen by a much wider audience. That play is Mrs. Harrison at Azuka Theatre. That playwright is R. Eric Thomas.

Jim Rutter, Philadelphia Inquirer

Don’t be surprised if you find yourself read by “Mrs. Harrison” almost as much as Holly and Aisha are read by their overlapping, clashing stories.

Jay Harvey Upstage

A tense and thrilling matchup of wit and words between two old college “friends.” 

Chris Purchis, Lansing City Pulse

Productions:
Montgomery Theater, 2024 // directed by Kristen Heckler
Williamston Theater, 2023 // directed by Jasmine Rivera
Indiana Repertory Theatre, 2021 // directed by Mikael Burke
Pulley and Buttonhole Theatre Company, 2019 //
Azuka Theatre, 2018 // directed by Kevin Glacuum