Centennial Commemoration Photos, August 2020
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The Suffragist Reenactment Society: Play
October 2, 2021 - October 30, 2021
THE SUFFRAGIST REENACTMENT SOCIETY October 2021 Performances
THE SUFFRAGIST REENACTMENT SOCIETY
October 2021 Performances
Fast-paced, fun journey through the history of how women fought for and won the right to vote in the United States. Covering the period 1848-1920, actors Kathryn Blume, Sarah Mell, and Julie Sioss 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 how this continues to impact us to this day. Written by Mary Beth McNulty and directed by Laura Roald, the show is suitable for ages 12 and up.
Tickets: https://bit.ly/suffragistreenactment. While there is no admission charge, tickets are recommended.
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test, plus face covering required.
Saturday October 2 7:30 p.m.
Burlington, Main Street Landing /Black Box, 60 Lake Street
Following performance there will be a Panel Discussion featuring Jen Berger (artist/educator and creator/leader of At the Root and adjunct faculty at Champlain College and Community College of Vermont), Kathryn Dungy (History Department chair, St. Michael’s College), Selene Colburn (member, VT House of Representatives and faculty, UVM Theatre and Dance Department), and Mary Beth McNulty (playwright). Mariah Riggs, director of Main Street Landing, is the moderator.
Friday October 8 7:30 p.m.
St. Albans, First Congregational Church, 27 Church Street
Saturday October 9 7:30 p.m.
Rutland Area, West Rutland Town Hall, 35 Marble Street
Sunday October 10 2:00 p.m.
Vergennes, Vergennes Opera House, 120 Main Street
Friday October 15 7:30 p.m.
Newport, United Church of Newport, 63 Third Street
Saturday October 16 7:30 p.m.
St. Johnsbury, Catamount Arts, 115 Eastern Avenue
Sunday October 17 2:00 p.m.
White River Junction, Briggs Opera House, 5 South Main Street
Friday October 22 7:30 p.m.
Bennington, Bennington Performing Arts Center, 331 Main Street
Saturday October 23 7:30 p.m.
Brattleboro, Latchis Theatre, 50 Main Street
Saturday October 30 7:30 p.m.
Montpelier, Montpelier City Hall Arts Center, 39 Main Street
Senator Bernie Sanders voting rights and suffrage centennial video: Featuring VSCA director Sue Racanelli, VSCA Chair of History and Research Lyn Blackwell, member Ericka Reil of Vermont Center for Independent Living, and Shirley Jefferson, Vermont Law School’s Dean for Student Affairs and Diversity and Associate Professor of Law.
VSCA’s press release State Leaders Reflect on Suffrage Centennial with remarks from Governor Kunin, Senator Leahy, Senator Sanders, Congressman Welch, Governor Scott, Lt. Governor Zuckerman, Xusana Davis, Kesha Ram, and Cary Brown on the significance of the 19th amendment.
Governor Phil Scott’s short video of suffrage centennial remarks and Women’s Equality Day proclamation signing
Marking 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage, A Look At Vermont Women’s Struggle For Voting Rights, Vermont Public Radio’s Vermont Edition (podcast): with guests VSCA director Sue Racanelli, and members Rachel Onuf (Vermont Historical Records Program) and Tabitha Moore (Rutland Area NAACP)
Spoiled Ballots and Women’s Suffrage WDEV’s The Dave Gram Show: with guests VSCA director Sue Racanelli, and members Rachel Onuf (Vermont Historical Records Program) and Tabitha Moore (Rutland Area NAACP)
CCTV Channel 17. Burlington: A Call to Honor Suffragists on Women’s Equality Day.
Suffrage Anniversary Commemorations Highlight Racial Divide WCAX-TV: coverage of VSCA’s gathering in front of Burlington City Hall (one of many locations across the state) to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Includes special interview with former Governor Madeline Kunin.
Vt. Gathering Commemorates Women’s Voting Rights, Yet Advocates Hope for More Achievements. NBC5|NBC10 TV Boston: coverage of the Burlington gathering in Burlington, observed Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates events of August 26, 1920, when the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the vote, became law.
Senator Sanders’ Congressional Record Statement, “100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment”
Governor Phil Scott: Women’s Equality Day proclamation
Brattleboro Community Television BC TV: Votes for All Women with Meg Mott