Join AWNY & America Josh as we host a night out to see Australian playwright and director Micharne Cloughley’s latest piece, 43 Stages of Grieving: A Comedy. Grab a theater-loving friend and support this hilarious new work.
43 STAGES OF GRIEVING: A COMEDY tells the story of a pregnant, dying robot and a human who attempted to live forever. Like almost anyone who has grieved, they can both attest the idea there are only 5 stages of grieving is hilarious. But with a presumably incoming infant on the way, they can’t sit around and eat cheese all day (there are, of course, stages of grief for both hard and soft cheese). Together, they try to plan for an unknown motherhood, kind but complicated technology, and a future without them. This is a comedy for a grief-saturated world.
Friday, March 15th
6:15 PM Doors, 7 PM Show
The Tank
312 W 36th St
New York, NY, 10018
Ticket $30*
*a portion of the ticket price will support AWNY & America Josh.
About Micharne Cloughley:
Micharne Cloughley is a versatile writer known for her research-driven narratives focusing on women in various genres, spanning from television dramas to science fiction plays. She notably served as a story editor and staff writer for seasons 21-23 of Law & Order: SVU, where she explored sensitive issues such as domestic violence, children born of rape, and sexual assault within Christian churches through gripping episodes.
In theater, Cloughley has made significant contributions as a playwright, head writer, and co-writer. Her works, including “The Way They Live” and “The End and the Beginning,” were performed at prestigious venues like The Metropolitan Museum of Art, produced by The Civilians. She received recognition for her Creative Arts Fellowship at the National Library of Australia, where she crafted “A Dream Panel of Real Women” using archival materials from Hazel de Berg.
Her diverse portfolio also includes plays like “43 Stages of Grieving: A Comedy,” “Flotsam,” and “99 Phone Calls You Shouldn’t Have Made.” Cloughley’s works have been showcased in various theaters and festivals across the US and Australia. She has also served in roles such as Literary Associate for The Civilians and dramaturg for productions like “Be the Death of Me.”
With over a decade of experience in development, production, and casting in the film and television industries, Cloughley has worked with esteemed international companies like Eyeworks, Endemol, and Fremantle Media. She holds a Graduate Diploma of Dramatic Art in Playwriting from the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and a Bachelor of Arts in Television Production from Charles Sturt University. Currently, she mentors for Girls Write Now and contributes humorous insights on the intersection of Australian and American cultures for America Josh.
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