The Quickening tells the story of a young couple moving into their new home on the outskirts of Richmond to start a family. Their burgeoning life is quickly disrupted by a ghost from the Civil War. Can the soon-to-be mother find the courage to learn the truth and face the unknown in order to save the life of her unborn child?

The Collaborative Theatre Co. and Fells Point Corner Theatre are developing the script in preparation for this world premiere production from one of Baltimore’s most prolific and celebrated writers, Mark Scharf. In this workshop, the second in the series, audiences are invited to hear the newest draft of the script, view presentations from the production design team, and help provide feedback to the playwright.