CWP Launchpad Series: "Deconstructing a Human Sacrifice" by Erin Proctor
About this Event
About the Performance:
In rural Kentucky, 1933, Lucinda Ward Mills was consensually murdered by her children in a ritual human sacrifice. Almost a hundred years later, her great-great-great granddaughter Erin Proctor digs up her family’s dark past and tries to find a through line between her ancestor’s tragedy and the fragility of her maternal line. Why is Erin’s family so susceptible to joining cults, and why is she the first generation to not be born into one? Has the circle finally been broken? Join Erin as she has a bourbon with the ghost of her triple great grandma, and tries to deconstruct her human sacrifice.
Cast & Crew
Playwright: Erin Proctor
Director: Dante Piro
Mask/Puppet Design: Brandon Urrutia
About the Lead Artists:
Erin Proctor is a playwright based in NYC. Her work has been seen across various small venues across the city. Recent work: Plague Play (IATI Theater), Overlap (Rogue Theater Festival), Euripideeznuts (The Tank), Husk (?!: NEW WORKS @ The Brick). Check out her website erincproctor.com for more!
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
