New Hampshire Theatre Project explores memory, AI, and human connection in Marjorie Prime, Feb. 27–March 15

 

New Hampshire Theatre Project 

presents

 

Marjorie Prime

by

Jordan Harrison

 

Feb 27 - March 15

Fridays at 7:30 pm

Saturdays at 4:00 pm

Sundays at 2:30 pm

 

 

February 17, 2026 - Portsmouth, NH - New Hampshire Theatre Project continues its 2025-2026 Season with a powerful, touching drama exploring memory, aging, and artificial intelligence in the near future:  Marjorie Prime by Jordan Harrison, directed by Monique Foote, premiering February 27.  

 

It’s the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year-old Marjorie — a jumble of disparate, fading memories — has a handsome new companion who’s programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. What would we remember, and what would we forget, if given the chance? This richly spare, wondrous  play explores the mysteries of human identity and the limits — if any — of what technology can replace.

 

Director Monique Foote says, "Marjorie Prime is an endlessly fascinating piece of theater. The characters are instantly recognizable and relatable with their wit and humor and are expertly illustrated by this amazing creative team of actors, designers, and theater technicians. Marjorie Prime will spark conversations that know no bounds. How will AI continue shape our days? How do we navigate familial relationships when a dementia diagnosis is at play? (The show) explores impact of grief, love, and human connection.  It's a joy to direct and create with this team at New Hampshire Theatre Project."
 
"When I read this piece, I knew it would be perfect for New Hampshire Theatre Project," says Executive Artistic Director Sean Robinson. "It's deeply personal and emotional, while remaining subtle and restrained, and it is the perfect piece for our beautiful, intimate theatre space.  And at the same time, the exquisite dialogue and thematic depth require some really skilled artists to bring it to life, and that kind of quality theatre is what NHTP is all about. The show also deals with some pretty timely questions and, I think, will start a lot of conversations, and that's what we love to do here. And I have to say, we have the perfect cast and team working on this production, and I think we will see some exciting performances in this one that will be talked about for quite some time." 
 

On March 8, following the Sunday matinee performance of Marjorie Prime, NHTP will host a free Community Connectors event, AI & Robotics: The Future is Now. Marjorie Prime takes place in 2062, a future where humanoid holograms provide comfort as grief companions. Far fetched? This panel will discuss current AI systems and robots and their current business and personal use, how they are evolving, and the questions, implications, risks and innovations involved in this rapidly growing field.

 

Panelists include:

James Patrick Kelly
Science fiction writer,winner of Hugo, Nebula and SF Chronicle Awards

Sarah Laliberte
Owner/Founder, Echovatech

Professor Wheeler Ruml, Ph.D.
UNH Department of Computer Science

Facilitator: Barclay Close
Catering & Events Director, Otto Pizza


Marjorie Prime opens February 27 at New Hampshire Theatre Project at 959 Islington St. #3 in Portsmouth’s West End. Performances run through March 15, Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 4:00pm, and Sundays at 2:30pm. The cast features:  Genevieve Aichele as Marjorie, Trevor Gerard Frederick as Walter, Deya Ozburn as Tess, and Matt Recine as Jon.  The production is sponsored by:  JCM Management Company, Harman Law Offices, Piscataqua Savings Bank, Pam and Jim Kelly, and an anonymous donation made in name of the NH State Council on the Arts. 

For tickets and more information: www.nhtheatreproject.org/onstagenow

 

 

ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE THEATRE PROJECT

New Hampshire Theatre Project (NHTP) uses the art of theatre-making to spark conversation, connect individuals and strengthen communities. The company is based at the 50-seat black box theatre in the heart of Portsmouth’s culturally vibrant West End, and programs are delivered across the region in schools, businesses, healthcare institutions and community organizations. NHTP is known around the state as an applied theatre company that promotes challenging dialogue through productions, workshops, and artist-in-residence programs.

New Hampshire Theatre Project explores memory, AI, and human connection in Marjorie Prime, Feb. 27–March 15