Ladybug is an experimental, stream-of-consciousness coming-of-age story about an anxious Black woman named Iris. Her grandmother’s recent passing motivates Iris to confront her fear of judgment and finally leave her unfulfilling job. The story unfolds during Iris’s morning walk to work, weaving in and out of her colorful inner thoughts as she struggles with grief, mortality, and indecision. Unable to process her loss, Iris fixates on remembering a forgotten bedtime story her grandmother once told her about a ladybug who dared to be unique. Finding strength in her grandmother’s wisdom, Iris finally takes a step toward embracing her authentic self.

Lead Organizer: Kelli Webber