THE MAKING OF A SAINT

Show Dates: May 14 – June 6, 2027 World Premiere in association with American Records KJ is searching for something to believe in. Her brother is very spiritual. In fact, he is the official Petitioner of the Cause for the canonization of a Catholic saint— Sister Blandina Segale, who lived in the time we call the “Wild West.” Searching for a model for how to live a good life, investigative documentary writer/performer KJ Sanchez sets out to understand Sister Blandina’s extraordinary story. In this solo investigative performance based on interviews and research in Rome, KJ invites the audience into her search–exploring what it means to help others, and how a brother and sister might bridge the distance between faith and doubt. For additional advisories, visit our Advisories Page. KJ Sanchez is a playwright, director, actor and the founder and CEO of American Records, a theater company dedicated to making plays that chronicle our time and serve as a bridge between people. Her work has been produced at (select list) Cal Shakes, The Alley, The Guthrie, Hartford Stage, Huntington Theatre Company, The Alliance, A.C.T. in San Francisco, Arizona Theatre Company, Berkeley Rep, Baltimore’s Center Stage, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Playmakers Rep, Asolo Rep, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Two River Theater Company, Frontera Rep, Round House, Studio Theatre in D.C., Cornerstone Theater Company and Off-Broadway at Urban Stages, HERE Arts Center and the Gene Frankel Theatre. KJ the voice of many characters on the cartoons Dora the Explorer and Go Diego Go and is a professor at the University of Texas, Austin.