A Time To Reap

Synopsis

Niepokalanów and Warsaw, Poland, present day. The clash between traditional Catholic values and modern societal pressures unfolds against a backdrop of personal and political upheaval.

Marysia, a young woman from the devoutly religious town of Niepokalanów, finds her world shattered when faced with an unwanted pregnancy. Her journey of self-discovery leads her to Warsaw, where she encounters Jan, a prominent gynaecologist grappling with the moral complexities of providing abortions in Catholic Poland. Their lives intertwine with that of Piotr, Jan’s estranged son, whose youthful rebellion embodies the nation’s struggle with its evolving identity.

Sikorska-Miszczuk’s play is a nuanced exploration of faith, personal autonomy, and generational conflict in contemporary Poland. Through richly textured dialogue and vivid settings that contrast the traditional Niepokalanów with bustling Warsaw, the playwright examines the tension between religious doctrine and individual choice. The characters’ internal struggles mirror larger societal debates around reproductive rights, family expectations, and the legacy of Catholicism in a rapidly changing world.