Synopsis
Commissioned by The Old Globe, Shutter Sisters tells the story of two women living parallel lives on the hardest days of their lives. A white woman named Michael attends her adopted mother’s funeral while a black woman named Mykal kicks her adult daughter out of her home. A surrealist journey through womanhood, identity, and what it means to belong.
Character Breakdown
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Production History
Production - World Premiere – The Old Globe (2021)
Reading - 2020 Powers New Voices Festival - The Old Globe (2020)
Reviews
“Old Globe’s ‘Shutter Sisters’ a funny, sweet story on parallel lives across the color line...honesty and humor....fast-moving play...about the longing for connection, belonging and family.” --The San Diego Tribune
“Ra has a gift for natural, easy-flowing and humor-filled monologue and dialogue” --The San Diego Tribune
“The dialogue and the story flow in a very natural way…a sweet, funny, and touching play" --Broadway World
"SHUTTER SISTERS is a very enjoyable and empathetic look at how connections between mothers, daughters, friends, and even strangers impact the story of your life.” --Broadway World
“Shutter Sisters sheds light and spreads love… lit with moments of genuine humor and true emotional sincerity, Shutter Sisters is well worth the trip.” --The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
