Audiences are invited to experience Sephro: The Abduction, a staged reading of a science-fiction fantasy drama about courage, trauma, family, and survival in a beautiful but dangerous world. The reading will take place Sunday, October 18, at 7:00 PM at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Admission is pay what you can, with a $5 minimum.
Set on the thriving planet Sephro, the story follows Craela, a young warrior determined to reclaim her future after a devastating childhood trauma caused by her Uncle Jondu, the security leader of her homeland. Sephro’s people survive by battling enormous snakes, monstrous birds, and terrifying white insects with deadly power—using extraordinary magical skill to protect their world.
As Craela trains to become the strongest warrior she can be, her father, Armino, fears that the lingering effects of her trauma could surface in battle and cost her her life. Yet Craela’s mother, Cranlaw; Head Shoki Coran; Ror Shoki Tanna; her siblings; and her friends stand beside her, determined to support her healing without holding her back.
The stakes rise when Surin, one of Craela’s closest friends, is abducted to a distant planet by Jondu himself. Surin carries a rare nurturing energy tied to his future as Ror Noki of Sephro, but Jondu wants that power for a revenge plot after being imprisoned on Sartozhia for his attack on Craela. When Craela is chosen for the rescue mission, she must face a new challenge that may prove she is far stronger than Jondu ever imagined.
Sephro: The Abduction blends high-stakes fantasy action with an intimate story of resilience, healing, and community. The staged reading offers an early look at a richly imagined world where magic is a means of survival and one young warrior’s greatest battle may be the one within herself.
“Sephro: The Abduction is inspired in part by current events in the world today. My hope is that it helps raise awareness and offers a sense of peace and strength to children who have suffered trauma within their families.” —Kate Quinn
Event Details
· What: Staged reading of Sephro: The Abduction
· When: Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM
· Where: The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
· Admission: Pay what you can; $5 minimum
· Recommended for: Fans of sci-fi fantasy, magical worlds, character-driven drama, and stories of resilience
About Sephro: The Abduction
Sephro: The Abduction explores trauma, protection, bravery, and the power of support systems. Through Craela’s journey, the story asks what it means to heal while still facing danger—and how love can help someone move forward without taking away their agency.
About Kate Quinn
Kate Quinn is the creator of Sephro: The Abduction, a science-fiction fantasy story that blends imaginative world-building with themes of trauma, resilience, family, and healing. Through her work, Quinn seeks to tell bold, emotionally grounded stories that offer strength, awareness, and hope to audiences, especially those who have experienced hardship within their families.
Media Contact
Kate Quinn
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