FIRST HAND WOMAN

I wrote an award-winning 5-woman stage play called First Hand Woman. It’s a poetic, funny, and deeply human story that weaves together movement, music, and laughter to explore heartbreak and healing.

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The story begins after a woman’s brutal breakup. Five actresses step in to embody the five stages of her grief – Denial, Bargaining, Anger, Depression, and Acceptance – and together, they take us on a rollercoaster of emotion. It’s funny, it’s touching, and it slowly reveals the truth: the relationship holds deeply held secrets. What starts out as witty and relatable becomes raw and redemptive – and by the end, this woman reclaims her strength and her story.

First Hand Woman has already had a beautiful journey. It’s been a hit at three major theatre festivals – the Montreal Fringe, Toronto’s Next Stage Festival, and FringeNYC, where The New York Times listed it as one to watch. The cast has featured some incredible talent, including Canadian Screen Award winner Patrice Goodman (The Umbrella Academy).

Now, after a long hiatus, this story is calling me back. I’m reimagining First Hand Woman with even more music, movement, and humour – while keeping the emotional punch that made audiences fall in love with it.

A jubilant celebration of the journey the spirit takes out of darkness.” ~ Richard Hinojosa, NYtheatre.com

And as always…

Dream up,

Sarah Michelle Brown
Writer, Producer