Set in a world where men have mysteriously disappeared, Hungry Women follows generations of women as they navigate the social, political, and personal consequences of a radically transformed society. Beginning in 19th-century Massachusetts and extending far into the future, the play examines questions of survival, identity, motherhood, sexuality, and power through a blend of dark comedy and speculative fiction.

The play is written by Melissa Maney and directed by Iris Dukatt. Developed through SoHo Playhouse’s Lighthouse Series, the production features an ensemble cast portraying women across different eras as they confront the opportunities and challenges created by the collapse of patriarchal structures. The design team for the Lighthouse Series presentation included Marissa Todd (creative/scenic design), Siena Zoë Allen (costume design), Patricia Roques (stage management and lighting), Rennie Kreidberg (sound design), and Attilio Rigotti (projection design).

Told through interconnected stories spanning centuries, the play explores how societies evolve when traditional gender hierarchies are removed. Combining satire, absurdist humor, and character-driven drama, Hungry Women considers what women seek beyond survival and asks how communities redefine themselves in the absence of long-established systems of power.