GROUND STABILITY

A theatrical reckoning on solidarity, identity, and womanhood in America
Created by Jen Rowe

The Title

“Ground Stability” refers to the foundational layer beneath a building—a metaphor for the work of rebuilding trust, connection, and solidarity among women and marginalized genders.

Why Now

We are living through an era of intensified restriction on women’s rights, deepening cultural divides, and shrinking space for nuanced conversation. Ground Stability responds to this moment, offering both resistance and refuge—particularly for women and non-binary individuals seeking connection, recognition, and voice.

Get Involved

We are currently seeking:

• Community Partners: Women-led and women-supported organizations interested in dialogue, collaboration, or visibility

• Sponsors & Supporters: Funders or donors who want to back a bold, woman-centered performance project

• Artists & Collaborators: Portland-based performers and creatives eager to be part of an ambitious, socially driven theatrical event

Have a lead, idea, or want to get involved?
Contact at: jen@thetheatreco.org

About the Project

Ground Stability is a three-part theatrical experience that asks:
Can there ever be true solidarity among women in America?

Developed over eight years through facilitated conversations with more than 100 women across the country, Ground Stability blends immersive installation, stylized theater, and protest performance. It explores how gender, politics, and personal identity intersect—often in tension—and invites audiences into a space of shared reflection and action.

About the Artist

Jen Rowe is a multidisciplinary director, writer, and performer, and the founder of The Theatre Company. Her work blends social practice and theatrical innovation, centering collaboration, political urgency, and spectacle. Inspired by artists like The Wooster Group, Critical Mass Performance Group, Charles Mee, and Caryl Churchill, Jen creates experiences that connect people across identity, ideology, and geography.