This event is in the past.It took place on March 23, 2026 at Theater For the New City.




"Barbara Major" reimagines Shaw's classic through the lens of American gun violence: a wealthy gunmaker clashes with his daughter, a community violence interrupter fighting for gun-free streets and schools. A raw, timely staged reading at a beloved downtown theater.
Political theater
Staged reading
Free event
Contemporary drama
Tips
📧email [email protected] to reserve
🎭new play workshop reading, not full production
💵free, $5 suggested donation
TNC’s New City, New Blood Reading Series: Barbara Major
East Village




"Barbara Major" reimagines Shaw's classic through the lens of American gun violence: a wealthy gunmaker clashes with his daughter, a community violence interrupter fighting for gun-free streets and schools. A raw, timely staged reading at a beloved downtown theater.
Political theater
Staged reading
Free event
Contemporary drama
Tips
📧email [email protected] to reserve
🎭new play workshop reading, not full production
💵free, $5 suggested donation
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