During Hurricane Sandy (circa 2012), Mary Candler Lind and I dreamed up a theatre company.
We wanted to build an ensemble of diverse artists. We wanted to see more women as directors, producers, SMs, designers, etc. We wanted to do good classic theatre with a trained ensemble of artists who did work that was immediate and personal. We named our fledgling company Hedgepig Ensemble.

In the years that followed, Hedgepig hosted/produced many events and productions throughout New York and Brooklyn.

And then: the COVID years. Like many theatre companies, we had to ask the hard questions. Who are we? Who do we serve? What do we do now?

Fast forward (x years) later, Hedgepig has heeded a new call to action - that action is Expand the Canon (ETC). Born from Hedgepig’s mission to diversify the theatre landscape, ETC seeks to expand our general notion of “classic theatre” to include plays by women and other underrepresented groups. With a curated list of 52 plays, ETC is paving the way for inclusivity within the classic canon.

To learn more, visit our website HERE.

Coming soon:
A monologue book! Looking for a new audition piece? Tired of doing the same Shakespeare monologue over and over? Expand the Canon is currently curating a go-to resource for actors, artists and producers.

Are you an educator? Are you looking to diversify your syllabus? We have plays and resources for you!

Expand the Canon celebrates classic plays by women & underrepresented genders
– and is a call to action to produce them.

Our plays span 1600-1990, 16 countries, 11 languages of origin, cast sizes ranging from 1 to 25+, many styles and topics… but all are excellent. To access 52 plays, playwright bios, summaries, pitches, producing information, & more, make an account!

A brief stroll down memory lane….