NEW PLAY EXPLORING WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE TOURS VERMONT
In October, the Vermont Suffrage Centennial Alliance (VSCA) presents the inaugural production of The Suffragist Reenactment Society in ten venues across the state.
An evening performance will be held on Saturday October 9 at West Rutland Town Hall, 35 Marble Street at 7:30 p.m. 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.
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. The three dynamic stars of VSCA's production are Vermont's own Kathryn Blume of Charlotte (The Roommate, Three Days of Rain, The Seagull), Sarah Mell of Winooski (Popcorn Falls, Taming of the Shrew, "Blackberry Winter,") and Julia Sioss of Colchester (Sense and Sensibility, The Wolves, A Midsummer Night's Dream.)
Blume, Mell, and Sioss embody 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. Full of facts, fun, and historical figures, the play asks audiences to consider the stories we hear and, more importantly, those we don't, when we teach and learn about the history of social movements. The Suffragist Reenactment Society is written by Mary Beth McNulty and directed by Laura Roald.
For the safety of staff, patrons, and guests, everyone is required to wear a face covering while in the theater and show proof of vaccination or negative COVID test.
The Suffrage Reenactment Society is proudly presented by VSCA as part of its mission to commemorate the centennial of women winning the vote via the 19th Amendment.
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The Vermont Suffrage Centennial Alliance, a project of The League of Women Voters of Vermont Education Fund, is committed to informing Vermonters of the history and outcomes of women's suffrage and engaging them in the ongoing quest for equal rights and citizenship. Find more information at VTsuffrage2020.org or @VTSuffrage2020.
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