How to Live Forever

Stage

6F+

2H30M

Stage

1M, 2M

2H30M

Details

Synopsis

When 1590s midwife Anne links across time with modern-day wellness guru Gwendolyn, they struggle to rewrite a 14th century witch trial that has already reached a verdict. Anne’s protégé Bridget flees to the 21st century to escape persecution following an abortion, but is dismayed to find the present so like the past. Through interweaving narratives spanning continents and centuries, HOW TO LIVE FOREVER depicts six women as they seek forgotten magic to craft a brighter future.

Cast Size

6F+

Runtime

2H30M

Genre

Drama, Magical Realism, Dramedy

Published by

Samuel French Inc.

Awards

Semifinalist, O'Neill National Playwrights Conference (2025) Finalist, Rorschach Theater New Works Festival (2022)

Production History

Workshop, James Madison University's Madison New Works Lab (Harrisonburg, VA; 2023) Workshop, Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA; 2019)

Production Credits

Scenic Designer

Taylor Swift

Costume Designer

Kate McKinnon

Media Designer

Cher

Lighting Designer

Jodi Foster

Sound Designer

Carrie Bradshaw

Stage Manager

Johann Gutennberg

Composer

Music Director

Johnny Bravo

Dramaturg

Barack Obama

Hair & Makeup

Betty Boop