Voices from the Silenced
Work details
Voices from the Silenced is a play that offers a deeply human portrayal of women who faced the dangers of illegal abortions and societal stigma in the era before 1973 (Roe v. Wade). The co- playwrights/directors, Victoria Rue and Martha Boesing, expertly combine drama and documentary elements to create a powerful call to action for the ongoing fight for reproductive justice.
Trailer
Film of the play
Documentary
Voices: Our Stories Before Roe v Wade. (28:00)
- https://vimeo.com/824401504
- Password: voices
Symphony Space NYC Celebrity Benefit Reading, October 2024
Maryam, A Woman of Bethlehem
Work details
Dr. Rue was a Fulbright scholar in Bethlehem, Palestine 2018/19. Her verbatim play “Maryam: A Woman of Bethlehem” premiered in Bethlehem, toured Palestine, and in 2022 the play had its U.S. premier in San Jose, CA., with the two Palestinian actresses, Dalia Shakhtour and Rufaida Farraj..
Documentary:
- Mary Under Occupation (27 min)
The film of the play:
Maryam, A Woman of Bethlehem (75 min)
See CV for more of Victoria’s playwright/director work