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At The Chain Theatre
May 15th, 2025 - June 8th, 2025
Written and Performed by Sora Baek, Cindy Keiter*, Adina Taubman*, Gabriela Kohen*, and Susan Ward*
Directed by Kelly O'Donnell
*these actors are appearing courtesy of Actor's Equity Association
SHE TAKES FLIGHT is a newly devised theatrical production that delves into the personal experiences of five women, aged from their late 40s to late 60s, navigating the complexities of mid-life in New York City in 2025. The play explores themes of womanhood, aging, empowerment, and identity through a series of poignant monologues and ensemble scenes.
May 15th, 2025 - June 8th, 2025
Written and Performed by Sora Baek, Cindy Keiter*, Adina Taubman*, Gabriela Kohen*, and Susan Ward*
Directed by Kelly O'Donnell
*these actors are appearing courtesy of Actor's Equity Association
SHE TAKES FLIGHT is a newly devised theatrical production that delves into the personal experiences of five women, aged from their late 40s to late 60s, navigating the complexities of mid-life in New York City in 2025. The play explores themes of womanhood, aging, empowerment, and identity through a series of poignant monologues and ensemble scenes.
The play candidly addresses challenges such as coping with aging and body image, caring for aging parents, and evolving relationships with motherhood. Balancing humor and heartbreak, SHE TAKES FLIGHT offers narratives that reflect the diverse experiences of women at different life stages. Its multi-generational appeal resonates with both emerging young women and those from preceding generations, fostering a collective reflection on the evolving journey of womanhood.
The play is ultimately a celebration of survival, connection, truth-telling, and sisterhood. It’s about taking flight—not despite our burdens, but because of them.
“We’re a group of women in our late 40s to late 60s who have come together to create something healing, hilarious, and fiercely human. The play builds sisterhood from our shared truths—heartbreak, absurdity, and all.” ~Adina Taubman, Artistic Director, Chrysalis Theatre Company
From singing camp songs about “titty balls” to confronting generational trauma, from embracing menopause to navigating abortion bans, SHE TAKES FLIGHT is as timely as it is timeless. It offers a rare, full-bodied narrative arc to women often overlooked in mainstream media—reminding us all of the urgency and beauty of telling your story before it’s too late.
Chrysalis Theatre Company Presents...
Written and Performed by:
Sora Baek
Cindy Keiter
Gaby Kohen
Adina Taubman
Susan Ward
Directed by Hope Salas
Stage Manager: Mikaela Blanchard
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Promo Video for THE ROAD BACK
Video by Michael Lee Stever Media Productions
Upcoming Performances of THE ROAD BACK
Adina Taubman will be performing her critically acclaimed solo show, The Road Back: One Woman's Journey From Depression To Recovery at
The United Solo Festival on April 20th, 2024 at 2pm at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd St.)
“Candid and Informative” -Bob Criso, Hi! Drama
“Stigma-breaking” “A lesson in empathy” “A valuable, eye-opening piece of theatre” -Erin Kahn, StageBuddy
The United Solo Festival on April 20th, 2024 at 2pm at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd St.)
“Candid and Informative” -Bob Criso, Hi! Drama
“Stigma-breaking” “A lesson in empathy” “A valuable, eye-opening piece of theatre” -Erin Kahn, StageBuddy
Get your tickets now, seats are limited!
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The Road Back: On the Road
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Performance for the Greenfield Hill Church:
“At Greenfield Hill Church, we began our mental health ministry, 'Shalom' as the mental health crises around us were multiplying frighteningly. In addition to bringing in speakers, we wanted to use the arts as a way to explore mental health in new and deeper ways. Finding Adina Taubman, and bringing her extraordinary play "The Road Back" to our community was the perfect giant step forward. Powerful, intimate, evocative, and inspiring, "The Road Back" gave our community an extraordinary evening. Adina's work is a gift on so many levels, and we count ourselves fortunate indeed to have experienced it for ourselves.” Alida Ward, Co-Pastor at Greenfield Hill Church, Fairfield, CT 
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Performance for the Psychiatry Residency Program at Rochester General Hospital:
"For Psychiatry residents this performance was moving and raised questions like “Do we only push pills?” “Is that how our patients’ see us?” “What if our patients do not have the means to seek varying levels of care?”. Besides the talkback, this performance triggered a number of discussions between trainees and faculty. I would highly recommend this performance to all health care professionals." Ann Griepp, MD, Program Director, Psychiatry Residency Program, Rochester Regional Health |
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Performance for undergrad Psychology students at Nazareth University and St. John's University:
"The Road Back is a truly extraordinary show. In it, Adina does so much to reinforce the human dimension of mental health struggles. The show, and the talkback afterward, stimulate very rich and important discussions about mental health that are needed now more than ever. All audiences – but especially college student audiences – learn so very much about mental health struggles and, more importantly, they learn that recovery is possible!" Ryan Thibodeau, PhD, Professor of Psychology, St. John Fisher University, Licensed (Clinical) Psychologist, New York State "The Road Back is an informative and inspirational show that speaks directly to anyone struggling with depression. I highly recommend it to college and university audiences." Grant Gutheil, PhD, Chair of Psychology, Nazareth University |
The Reel Mind Festival in Rochester, NY
The festival features films, live performances, and discussions that address the social stigma of mental illness and behavioral disorders while providing a message of hope that recovery is possible.
The festival features films, live performances, and discussions that address the social stigma of mental illness and behavioral disorders while providing a message of hope that recovery is possible.
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Please listen to Adina Taubman and her director, Padraic Lillis, on the Evan Dawson radio show on WXXI in Rochester, having a great conversation about mental health.
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Please watch the talkback following Adina Taubman's performance of THE ROAD BACK at the Reel Mind Festival with Adina, Padraic Lillis, Dr. Larry Guttmacher, and Dr. Ann Griepp.
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Written and Performed by Adina Taubman, Directed by Padraic Lillis
the reviews are in!
Spring 2022 Production of "The Road Back" at The Chain Theatre in NYC:
"Adina Taubman courageously tells us about her struggles in a candid and informative one-woman show, The Road Back. … She is a talented mimic, so good that it provides some levity. … At the performance I attended, the audience seemed riveted all the way."--Bob Criso, Hi! Drama
“… a valuable, eye-opening piece of theatre. The reality of Taubman's struggle comes through in her bold, unashamed recounting of it. More amazing than the story itself is her willingness to share it, and in so doing, to relive experiences many of us would prefer to forget. … She even embodies her own depression and anxiety, and in doing so, delicately balances humor and honesty. It's that blend of entertainment and authenticity that, more than anything else, allows this piece to succeed”--Erin Kahn--StageBuddy
"Extraordinary" "A beautifully crafted story."--Dan Hess, MOODS Newsletter
"Adina Taubman courageously tells us about her struggles in a candid and informative one-woman show, The Road Back. … She is a talented mimic, so good that it provides some levity. … At the performance I attended, the audience seemed riveted all the way."--Bob Criso, Hi! Drama
“… a valuable, eye-opening piece of theatre. The reality of Taubman's struggle comes through in her bold, unashamed recounting of it. More amazing than the story itself is her willingness to share it, and in so doing, to relive experiences many of us would prefer to forget. … She even embodies her own depression and anxiety, and in doing so, delicately balances humor and honesty. It's that blend of entertainment and authenticity that, more than anything else, allows this piece to succeed”--Erin Kahn--StageBuddy
"Extraordinary" "A beautifully crafted story."--Dan Hess, MOODS Newsletter
Photos from The Road Back:
photo credit: Daniel Rader
Photos From Beauty in my Brokenness:
Photos from The Stop Gun Violence NOW Theater Festival:
Photos from Barking Girl:
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