OnWord Theatre Presents Beauty’s Daughter

A West Coast Premiere

Beauty’s Daughter by Dael Orlandersmith is a gripping and poetic one-woman play that explores the cycles of trauma, survival, and self-discovery in the heart of Harlem. At its center is Diane, a woman confronting the scars left by her charismatic yet deeply destructive mother, Beauty. Through a series of vivid monologues, Diane transforms into a tapestry of neighborhood characters—friends, lovers, and strangers—each reflecting the pain and resilience of urban life. With raw honesty and lyrical power, Orlandersmith crafts a portrait of a woman striving to break free from her past and reclaim her voice in a world that has tried to silence her.

DATES:
November 13 – 30 2025

PERFORMANCE DATES SPECIFICS:
November 13, 2025 – 7:00 PM – PAY WHAT YOU CAN PREVIEW
November 14, 2025 – 7:00 PM – OPENING NIGHT
November 15, 2025 – 4:00 PM
November 16, 2025 – 2:00 PM
November 19, 2025 – 7:00 PM
November 20, 2025 – 7:00 PM
November 21, 2025 – 7:00 PM
November 22, 2025 – 4:00 PM
November 23, 2025 – 2:00 PM
November 26, 2025 – 7:00 PM
November 28, 2025 – 7:00 PM – PAY WHAT YOU CAN
November 29, 2025 – 4:00 PM
November 30, 2025 – 2:00 PM
NO PERFORMANCE ON THANKSGIVING, NOVEMBER 27

General Admission Ticket: $40
Seniors (55 and older) Ticket: $35 [with proof of ID at the door]
Military Ticket: $35 [with proof of ID at the door]
Student Ticket: $30 [with proof of ID at the door]
Fellow Working Artist Ticket $30 [any arts discipline]

Pay What You Can: November 13th [preview performance] and November 28th

OnWord Theatre acknowledges that we create and perform on the unceded land of the Kumeyaay people, who have nurtured this region since time immemorial. In gratitude and recognition, we are honored to offer complimentary attendance to all First Nations people with proof of ID. Please contact [email protected] to reserve your ticket.