The Book Club

by Olivia Galligan

Molly, 16, believes there is not a single person, living or dead, who understands her. She has reached the age where all of her friends have grown fond of boys and dating, and she certainly hasn’t. She is, however, very fond of books. Through her love of reading, Molly finds a friend in Amelia, a novelist from the mid-1800s who shares Molly’s sentiments about independence, falling behind, loneliness, and love. Over the following five years, Molly encounters six more authors who help her, and each other, on a journey of queer self-discovery and acceptance. The Book Club is a love letter to authors, readers, lesbianism, and friendship, and a testament to the immense power of being understood, and of language itself. Production video and script available upon request. Contact oliviagalligan@oliviagalligan.com for access.

World Premiere at Post Theatre Company • March 1st & 2nd, 2025

CAST Molly Andy Ruggeri Amelia Delia Hartman Frances Ava Gardner Demetria Nadia Yliniemi Betty Robyn Bernard Evelyn Kennedy Walsh Anna Abby Manfredi Jack Morgan Feinstein

CREATIVE TEAM Director Olivia Galligan Assistant Director Analia Piloto Stage Manager Alex Theodoracopoulos Assistant Stage Manager Cameron Smith Fight Choreographer Analia Piloto Intimacy Choreographer Tina Mitchell Fight Captain Andy Ruggeri Costume Designer Gwendolyn Ihde Lighting Designer TK Sound Designer Ash Hernandez Set Designer Olivia Galligan