New Stage Theatre and Fondren Theatre Workshop are joining forces to present Democracy on Stage, a two-night play-reading event featuring twelve short plays from Women+ on the Edge of Democracy, a nationwide artistic initiative inviting communities across the country to engage in conversation about the state of American democracy.

Fondren Theatre Workshop will host its readings on Sunday, November 1, at 7 p.m., followed by New Stage Theatre on Monday, November 2, at 7 p.m.

Both events are free and open to the public. The play readings will be in the Hewes Room Theatre at New Stage Theatre. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

MS Votes will be in attendance, and all patrons will receive a complimentary pocket constitution.