For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday

Written by Sarah Ruhl - Directed by Miriam Monasch 

After a moving staged reading in spring 2024, PRIME Productions is thrilled to present the full production of For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday by acclaimed playwright Sarah Ruhl. This fantastical dramedy follows five adult siblings navigating the loss of their father, their childhood memories, and their evolving sense of self as they age. With wit, warmth, and a touch of theatrical magic, the play asks what it truly means to “grow up”—and whether we ever really do.

At once tender and thought-provoking, this play touches on politics, family, identity, and the power of imagination. And yes—there’s a dog the audience adored during our reading!

This marks the Twin Cities premiere of Ruhl’s beloved work and reflects PRIME’s commitment to stories that resonate deeply and universally. “After so many women-centered productions, we were ready to bring some men back to the stage,” says co- Artistic Director Alison Edwards. “This show is special—and our audiences felt that from the very beginning.”

This fall, we’re embracing bold stories and heartfelt risks. Join us.

Sarah Ruhl is a celebrated American playwright, author, and essayist whose work blends the poetic with the deeply human. A two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee, her acclaimed plays include The Clean House, In the Next Room, or the vibrator play, Eurydice, Stage Kiss, Dead Man’s Cell Phone, and Dear Elizabeth, among many others. Her writing is known for its wit, tenderness, and a touch of the surreal.

For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday, a heartfelt exploration of memory, family, and what it means to grow up, continues Ruhl’s tradition of rich, emotionally resonant storytelling. Her plays have been produced on Broadway, across the U.S., and internationally, and have been translated into over a dozen languages.

Ruhl’s honors include a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award, a Whiting Writers’ Award, and a PEN Center Award for mid-career playwrights. She teaches at the Yale School of Drama and lives in Brooklyn with her family.

We are honored to bring her imaginative, soul-stirring voice to the Twin Cities with this production. Learn More Here.