Liza Birkenmeier Selected Works

It's 1983 the evening before Dr. Sally Ride's historic space flight. Hundreds of miles from the launch a group of women with passionate opinions and no opportunities sit on a sweltering St. Louis rooftop watching life pass them by. Their uncharted desires bump up against American norms of sex and power in this intimate snapshot of queer anti-heroines.

Grief Hotel explores loss, memory, and absurdity in a surreal setting, navigating emotions with wit.

Loss happens swiftly, but grief lingers. Aunt Bobbi endeavors to uplift everyone despite her jinxed gatherings.

A play crafted with poignant reflection and dark humor navigates the human experience in a unique hotel setting, where characters confront their grief, delve into emotions, and confront personal pasts.