Trauma Queen
by Liv Shoup
Spokane Playwrights Laboratory continues its 2025–2026 season with Trauma Queen, a new play by Liv Shoup. This workshop production invites audiences to experience an exciting new work in development and take part in the conversation that helps shape its future.
Funny, fearless, and deeply moving, Trauma Queen tells the story of a woman who discovers that stepping behind a microphone may be the bravest thing she’s ever done. As she transforms pain into punchlines, she learns that laughter isn’t about forgetting the past. It’s about reclaiming the future.
Tackling difficult subject matter with compassion, honesty, and extraordinary humor, Trauma Queen explores the resilience of the human spirit and the healing that can emerge when we find the courage to find our voice.
Content Advisory: This play includes discussion of sexual assault.
Each performance will be followed by a talkback with the playwright, director, and cast.
July 16-18, 7:30 pm
July 19, 2:00pm
Blue Door Theatre
319 S Cedar Street
Talkback: Immediately following the show
Cast
Trauma Queen: Hazel Bean
Danielle: Abby Constable
Martin/ Dr. Miller: Blake Anthony Edwards
Crew
Director: Susan Hardie
Technical Director: Scott Doughty
Script Advisor: Kaya Mallick
Stage Manager: Bri Castillo
Front of House Manager/Publicity: Jeffrey St. George
Get Tickets
Join us for an unforgettable evening of laughter, powerful performances, and conversation. Reserve your tickets today and be part of the creative journey of this remarkable new play.
What you can expect at the lab.
When you come to a Lab-Time workshop performance, you’re not an audience member. You are a fellow collaborator. The script we are presenting is still being worked on. We need your input to help the playwright develop this script into a play that can be performed at local and regional playhouses. You’re not just watching a play, you’re helping create it!