Fresh Ink Theatre

Boston Theater Marathon at is right around the corner! Don't miss Madam Tiffani, the Minor Arcane by Michael Lin directed by Emily Larson.

Come see us in Block #1 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on May 3rd!

Tiffani, a grade school tarot reader, weighs in on the fates and fortunes of Andie and Ducky, two friends who are teetering on the edge of being something more.

Boston Theater Marathon XXVIII features 50 ten-minute plays written by New England playwrights and presented by New England theatre companies which donate their time to this beloved annual event. Net proceeds are gifted to the Theatre Community Benevolent Fund, which helps area theatre artists and companies in crisis.

We're THRILLED to announce the cast for CHUANG Stage and Fresh Ink Theatre's upcoming production of Mary Magdalene, Daughter, Boatperson by Diana Khổng , directed by mica rose! 💌

Our amazing cast:
Joy/Sáu - Jessica Lưu Pelletier
Mercy/Đào - Gwen Phagnasay Le
Jimmy/Hiếu - Jupiter Lê
Six - Jaden Hatim Bridges
Hạnh/Hotline Operator - Mai Delapa
Bà 7/Dì Đào - Michelle M. Aguillon
Bà 8/Old Goblin Woman/Radio Host - Vivian Liu-Somers
Stage Directions - Elijah Estolano Punzal

Tickets are on sale now at https://bostonarts.org/event/mary-magdalene-daughter-boatperson-by-diana-khong/

We hope to see you there! ❣💫

Rehearsals have begun for the next stage of Mary Magdalene, Daughter, Boatperson! Do you have your tickets yet?!

1973. Two sisters are torn apart after one makes the decision to leave; and the one who remains must learn to fight.

2004. Three siblings are avoiding the question of where to scatter their mother’s ashes. One finds refuge in gambling sessions with the neighborhood aunties. One falls in love. And one learns from a goblin that her mother is trapped in the underworld. She follows her down, and time collapses.

Mary Magdalene, Daughter, Boatperson follows the women of a Vietnamese family across two generations, unraveling the imperialist legacy of partition during the Vietnam War.

This show is written by Diana Khổng and directed mica rose.

☔️ Mary Magdalene, Daughter, Boatperson
☀️May 1 – May 10
📍 Boston Center for the Arts, Black Box
🎟️ Tickets are Pay-As-You-Are because access matters.

Mary Magdalene, Daughter, Boatperson is presented by and , BCA LaunchPad theatre residency at

Tickets are at the link https://bostonarts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/events/a0SPk00000DOtQTMA1

Join the Fresh Ink Database! Get plugged in to upcoming projects and opportunities here at Fresh Ink!

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We’re so excited to be a part of the Boston Theater Marathon at ! Don't miss Madam Tiffani, the Minor Arcane by Michael Lin directed by Emily Larson. See you on Sunday, May 3rd!

Boston Theater Marathon XXVIII features 50 ten-minute plays written by New England playwrights and presented by New England theatre companies which donate their time to this beloved annual event. Net proceeds are gifted to the Theatre Community Benevolent Fund, which helps area theatre artists and companies in crisis.

Spring cleaning can also mean editing your script draft! Right?! Right.

Come write with us at Scribble Sesh ✏️ Meet fellow playwrights and creatives to workshop your scripts this Sunday, April 12 from 1pm to 4pm. 🌸 🌷🌻

RSVP at the link in our bio.

All smiles in the rehearsal room for "Our Friend Lyssa!" by Nia Weeks!

You can catch this show as part of our Ink Spot Festival weekend later this month. We can't wait for you to hear this thrilling new work! 🔪🥀🍽️

Secure your pay-what-you-can tickets at the link in our bio: https://www.bostontheatrescene.com/shows-and-events/our-friend-lyssa/

📣Starting this weekend! 📣

CHUANG Stage and Fresh Ink Theatre are thrilled to announce our upcoming community readings of Mary Magdelene, Daughter, Boatperson by Diana Khổng. Reserve your tickets now at the link in bio!

A Zoom Reading on JANUARY 31st at 6:00pm ET
* Post-reading story circle at ~8:00pm ET

A Staged Reading @ Boston Liberation Center on FEBRUARY 7th at 7:00PM ET
* Post-reading story circle at ~9:00pm ET

A Staged Reading @ Panethnic Pourovers on FEBRUARY 8th at 11:00AM ET
* Post-reading story circle at ~1:00pm ET

Seating for the in-person readings is limited- if you find yourself unable to attend or if you have any questions/concerns, let us know by emailing us at [email protected]. Please fill out the form again if you would like to reserve a spot for another reading date!

About the play:
1973. Two sisters are torn apart after one makes the decision to leave; and the one who remains must learn to fight.

2004. Three siblings are avoiding the question of where to scatter their mother’s ashes. One finds refuge in gambling sessions with the neighborhood aunties. One falls in love. And one learns from a goblin that her mother is trapped in the underworld. She follows her down, and time collapses.

Mary Magdalene, Daughter, Boatperson follows the women of a family across two generations, unraveling the legacy of partition after the imperialist violence of the Vietnam War.

Fresh Ink's annual submissions process is about to open🌟

Submissions for our 2026/2027 season will open on February 1st, and stay open until we reach 65 scripts or February 15th, whichever comes sooner. Head to our website (freshinktheatre.org/submit-to-fresh-ink) to read up on the application guidelines, residency opportunities, and check out our submissions FAQ (link in bio).

We can't wait to read your scripts! 🖋