Stage Reading of The Widow Daredevil
Sat, Feb 07
|Location is TBD
When a 63-year old charm school teacher’s life takes an unexpected financial downturn, she attempts to reverse her fortunes by becoming a daredevil, inadvertently igniting a movement among her students that leads to women’s suffrage.
Time & Location
Feb 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location is TBD
About the event
Join This Is Improv as we host a live reading of The Widow Daredevil by Peabody® Award-winning writer/producer with four-time Emmy® and WGA Award nominee, Rich Talarico.
NOTE FROM THE SCREENWRITER
Growing up in Central New York State, not far from the mesmerizing Niagara Falls, I was always inspired by stories of extraordinary individuals who dared to push the limits of possibility. One story that captured my imagination was that of Annie Edson-Taylor, the very first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel—an audacious act that no one had attempted before. Her remarkable courage inspired me and ultimately leading to the creation of "The Widow Daredevil."
This screenplay is more than just a whimsical comedy; it’s a heartfelt exploration of what it means to be an independent woman in a world that often seeks to stifle that independence. Set between 1897 and 1921, this dynamic period in history…