Progress by John Wolbers

A world premiere production by local St. Louis playwright John Wolbers!
Progress is an historical and hysterical behind-the-scenes look into the sacrifices, subterfuge and sheer will that went into making Queen Elizabeth I one of the most iconic and successful world leaders in history. Set “backstage” in her private chamber, we see Queen Bess and her close-knit circle of women navigate the threats raging right outside their door: war, plague, and worst of all - marriage. But when the plague breeches their threshold, Elizabeth and her retinue must go “on progress” outside the city walls to survive. As the pressures of quarantine, international alliances, and internal struggles rise, these women must decide whether they can continue living with the roles and rules that have defined them or forge their own paths forward.
Starring:
Nicole Angeli as Blanche
Michelle Hand* as Bess
Sarah Lantsberger as Mary
Margeau Steinau as Kat
Rachel Tibbetts as Dorothy
Carly Uding as Sidney
and Zayana Brown as Swing
*denotes member of Actor’s Equity Association

Event Type: Community Event
When: Friday, July 03, 2026 at 07:30 PM
Location: Kranzberg Black Box Theatre
Neighborhood: City-Wide
Ward: Many Wards
Admission: Charge. General Admission tickets - $25
Student tickets - $15
Group rate tickets (groups of 10 or more) - $20/ticket
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/progress
Contact: prismtheatrecompany@gmail.com
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