Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 20, 2026 —

A new theatrical production titled “The Ford/Hill Project” is drawing attention, exploring significant moments in recent American legal history through verbatim reenactments. The play, staged at the Long Wharf Theatre, is examining the testimonies of Anita Hill and Christine Blasey Ford, figures central to the Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Clarence Thomas in 1991 and Brett Kavanaugh in 2018, respectively.

The production aims to illuminate the parallels and power dynamics inherent in these high-profile testimonies. By presenting the original words spoken during these nationally scrutinized events, “The Ford/Hill Project” seeks to offer audiences a direct engagement with the narratives and the public discourse that surrounded them.

Performances of the play have taken place in both Hamden and New Haven, Connecticut, locations associated with the Long Wharf Theatre’s operations. The verbatim approach means the script consists entirely of words directly spoken by the individuals involved in the actual hearings, ensuring a faithful representation of the source material.

The trend, described as “Tensions Soar, Justice Falters,” encapsulates the charged atmosphere and the critical questions of justice that arose during these confirmation processes. “The Ford/Hill Project” by staging these testimonies, provides a platform for reflection on the enduring impact of these events and the broader societal conversations they continue to provoke.

Details regarding the specific dates of the performances, the cast involved, or critical reception were not provided in the trend summary. The focus remains on the play’s core concept: the comparative examination of two pivotal moments where women came forward with allegations during the vetting of Supreme Court nominees.



Story summarized from the original created by Adam Wassilchalk on www.newhavenindependent.org, see more information here.

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