LET. HER. RIP.

Written By Maggie Lou Rader

Written by Maggie Lou Rader

Directed by Derek Charles Livingston

Producer George C. Lancaster

2025 July 11

Sterling Stage

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Overview

"This is the Stages show to see this year" - Broadway World

In the Shadow of a Killer, the Matchgirls Rose in Defiance

Derek Charles Livingston brings to Stages this world premiere created by actor, educator and playwright Maggie Lou Rader. LET. HER. RIP. is the story of comradery, activism and ferocity which lies in the crosshairs of London’s Match Women labor movement and the Jack the Ripper murders of 1888.

Behind the scenes, labor leaders Em, Liza and Nana are endeavoring to make the East End safer for women and all working people. Then the headlines move away from their accomplishments to the mysterious man mutilating women in the streets. Women they know. Women of their community. Neighbors and friends. They support and reignite each other in their fight against deadly misogyny, police brutality, personal demons, their own white saviorism, social reform and a better life for all poor East End women. But as tensions come to a head, who will make the final rip?

This production is recommended for ages 18 and older as it contains strong adult language, references to sex, sex work, and violence.

Derek Charles Livingston discusses the connection between two real historical events and creation of this world premiere.

Details

Performance Times

Wednesday–Friday | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday | 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday | 2:30 p.m.
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES
May 30–June 4, 2025

Approximately 2 hours, including one intermission.

Plan Your Visit

Park in our attached parking garage for $15.
The Gordy lobby is open at 6 p.m. on evenings with performances. On afternoons with matinee performances, the lobby opens at 1 p.m.
Drinks are allowed in the theater! Make sure to grab your favorite drink from the Gordy Bar before the show and during intermission.

College Night

Thursday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m.

College students can purchase $15 tickets with a student ID. Use promo code COLLEGENIGHT.

Fierce Woman Night

Join us for Strike a Match, Start a Fire, a one-night celebration of bold women and and bold theater.

Wednesday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Use code FWN75 for a $75 ticket, complimentary drink, and post-show conversation with director Derek Charles Livingston.

Cast

Rachel Omotoso

Ahunna
Melissa Pritchett*

Liza
Skyler Sinclair

Em
*Appearing through an agreement between Stages and Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.