In Development

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In an increasingly polarized world, telling nuanced stories that inspire thoughtful discourse is more important than ever. The response to MIMI & JO from industry professionals and now workshop audiences has validated my intuition that there is not only an appetite for this play, but that it serves a meaningful purpose. Given my network, I also feel confident that if I can produce an industry reading in early 2026—following one final developmental workshop this November—commercial and/or non-profit partners will take note and get involved to carry this play to its next stage.  I have access to the right invitees (producers from projects like JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, LIBERATION, SUFFS, and SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES, among others), I just need to get to that reading. 

To do that, I need to finance the final stages of the play’s development—and finance the industry reading itself. I’m projecting that MIMI & JO needs to raise $35,000 to cover necessary development costs based on research and consultation with various general managers, producers, and other trusted sources.