The Vermont Suffrage Centennial Alliance (VSCA) presents the inaugural production of The Suffragist Reenactment Society in ten venues across the state. Covering the period 1848-1920, the play is a fast-paced journey through the history of how women fought for and won the right to vote in the United States.
Vermont actors Kathryn Blume (Charlotte,) Sarah Mell (Winooski,) and Julia Sioss (Colchester) reenact the determination of suffragists from Susan B. Anthony to Ida B. Wells while addressing the complex interplay of race and gender in the suffrage movement and its continuing impact to this day. The Suffragist Reenactment Society is written by Mary Beth McNulty and directed by Laura Roald.
The opening performance will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Burlington on Saturday October 2 at Main Street Landing /Black Box, 60 Lake Street, Burlington. A panel discussion will follow the October 2 world premiere. With a running time of approximately 60 minutes, the play is appropriate for ages 12 and up. While there is no admission charge, tickets are recommended. You can reserve tickets online at https://bit.ly/suffragistreenactment.
Patrons are required to wear face coverings while in the theater and show proof of vaccination or negative COVID test.
Additional performances across the state are happening on these dates:
St. Albans on Friday October 8 at First Congregational Church, 27 Church Street at 7:30 p.m.
West Rutland on Saturday October 9 at West Rutland Town Hall, 35 Marble Street at 7:30 p.m.
Newport on Friday October 15 at United Church of Newport, 63 Third Street at 7:30 p.m.
St. Johnsbury on Saturday October 16 at Catamount Arts, 115 Eastern Avenue at 7:30 p.m.
Bennington on Friday October 22 at Bennington Performing Arts Center, 331 Main Street at 7:30 p.m.
Brattleboro on Saturday October 23 at Latchis Theatre, 50 Main Street at 7:30 p.m.
Montpelier on Saturday October 30 at Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 39 Main Street at 7:30 p.m.
Vergennes on Sunday October 10 at Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main Street at 2 p.m.
White River Junction on Sunday October 17 at Briggs Opera House, 5 South Main Street at 2 p.m.
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