CWP Launchpad Reading Series: "Sour Grapes" by Annabel McConnachie
About this Event
About the Performance:
When two Catholic school girls claim that water in a consecrated chalice turned into wine, what begins as a panicked lie snowballs into a full-blown miracle. Suddenly dubbed “the miracle girls,” Lucy and Gemma find themselves at the center of a growing wave of religious fervor as classmates, clergy, and local Catholic media project sainthood onto two deeply unqualified teenagers. Darkly funny, theatrical, and emotionally sharp, Sour Grapes explores belief as performance, the seduction of attention, and what happens when a story becomes more important than the truth.eans to seek dignity, connection, and authenticity in a world that often demands silence or performance. While deeply rooted in the Black male experience, the stories speak to universal themes of humanity, belonging, fear, hope, and healing.
Cast & Crew
Writer, Producer, and Actor: Annabel McConnachie
Stage Manager: Chelsea Castro
About the Lead Artists:
Annabel McConnachie is a Sydney-born playwright, performer, and producer based in New York City. She is a Dramatic Arts BFA (Honors) graduate of The New School. Her play Archive of My Own, a comedy about Glee fanfiction and the strange intimacy of internet fandom, premiered at the New York Theater Festival, where it won Best Production. Annabel’s work blends pop culture, humor, and emotional vulnerability to explore the messy line between fantasy and real life. Her plays often center obsessive young women, digital culture, and the complicated intensity of friendship. Other recent original credits include Waiting for Gadot (The Chain), Doing a Bradbury (The Tank) and Anne & Her Executioner (RJ Theatre Company).
About the CWP Launchpad Reading Series
The CWP Launchpad Reading Series is produced as part of The Center at West Park's Center for New Work Development. CWP is excited to present this special, 10-work edition of the series as part of the 2026 CWP Evolution Festival. Launchpad works with playwrights and directors to curate a series of pay-what-you-can developmental readings of new work with access to rehearsal and presentation space, marketing and promotional support, technical and administrative assistance, and a curatorial stipend provided by CWP. Through the Launchpad Reading Series, CWP uplifts artists in all stages of their careers by creating accessible and inclusive performance opportunities showcasing diverse talents.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 50.00
