Black Benataur vs. The Cistem

“Black Benataur vs. The Cistem” is an original solo theatrical performance presented by Amazing Theatre Company and performed by Beatrice Lillian Thomas, also known as Black Benatar. Through drag, comedy, music, storytelling, and courtroom satire, the work examines gaps in healthcare affecting Black women, including medical bias, reproductive loss, fibroids, ovarian cysts, delayed diagnoses, and the struggle to have pain taken seriously.

In the play, organs testify, doctors take the stand, and the healthcare system is placed on trial. Characters such as Attorney Fallopia and Judge Uterus lead the audience—cast as the jury—through one woman’s personal journey and her growing need to advocate for herself. The production is bold, surreal, humorous, and direct, asking who gets believed when a patient’s experience is minimized.

When: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Showtimes: 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Run time: Approximately 90 minutes

Tickets: Labor Day discount through September 14: first ticket $35 and second ticket $15, totaling $53.70 with estimated fees. Community Partner tickets are $38.10 with estimated fees of $3.10. General admission is $38.10 with estimated fees of $3.10. Groups of 10 or more receive a 20% discount, with tickets listed at $38.10 including estimated fees. Member tickets are $27.70 with estimated fees of $2.70.

Lineup: Beatrice Lillian Thomas, playwright and solo performer, performing as Black Benatar

Presented by: Amazing Theatre Company

Post-show discussion: A discussion will follow the performance and will focus on women’s health issues and concerns.

Venue: Sandy Spring Friends School, Performing Arts Center

Address: 16923 Norwood Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860

Contact: (301) 503-3403; atamazingtheatre@gmail.com

Website: https://amazingtheatre.org

Accessibility: No accessibility information is currently available for this event.