Quiver
A Play in One Act
by Kevin Kautzman
3F / 1M * 67pg
© 2009
Synopsis
The Christian patriarchy movement stresses the differences between the sexes, insisting upon woman’s role as “helpmeet” for her man in an attempt to model lives after those of the Old Testament patriarchs. When Faith, a devoutly submissive mother of seven, is drawn deeper into the militant pro-life movement by her pastor, she comes to question not just her adoption of the so-called “Quiverfull” lifestyle but her very belief in, and understanding of, God. Based in part on the story of Vyckie Garrison (NoLongerQivering.com), QUIVER explores how beliefs shape our communities and the Quiverfull lifestyle’s impact on one woman’s life.
Development & History
> QUIVER was written in the summer of 2009 with support from a Jerome Fellowship from the Playwrights’ Center, Minneapolis.
Recognition
> 2010 National New Play Network Smith Prize (Finalist)
> 2010 Seven Devils Conference (Finalist)
> 2010 New Harmony Project (Semi-Finalist)
Premiere
(Jan 21 - Feb 19)
(Readings)
Writing Workshop
NYC Premiere