Based on the published Proceedings of the Convention, An Equal Right to Act presents an edited version of the issues that were addressed that day. The Convention was attended by such luminaries as Frederick Douglass and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but also by fascinating lesser-known individuals including Lucretia Mott, Abigail Bush, Amy Post and William C. … Continue reading An Equal Right to Act: Remembering the Rochester Woman’s Rights Convention of 1848 →

Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Music by Stephen Flaherty July 27 – August 6 A hilarious musical murder mystery! Hapless Harry Witherspoon’s life is about to get much more exciting!  He’ll inherit six million dollars from his dearly departed uncle, but only if he succeeds in taking Uncle Tony’s body on one last vacation … Continue reading Hear Me Roar – Women’s Voices from Suffragist to Dramatist: Lucky Stiff →

by Judith Leora August 10 – 20 Hurricane Elijah has trapped a mismatched group of travelers in a Texas TGI Fridays.  As the storm rages outside, the ragtag band of strangers discover that a different kind of atmospheric disturbance ties them all together. Some adult language. Performances: Thursday, August 10 at 8 p.m. Friday, August 11 at 8 … Continue reading Hear Me Roar – Women’s Voices from Suffragist to Dramatist: Elijah →

by Lauren  Gunderson August 24 – September 3 The heartfelt, witty, and inspiring true story of Henrietta Leavitt, one of a team of women “computers” hired at the beginning of the 20th century to map the solar system. Fueled by curiosity and wonder, Henrietta is driven to groundbreaking discoveries. A moving and uplifting story of … Continue reading Hear Me Roar – Women’s Voices from Suffragist to Dramatist: Silent Sky →

Based on the published Proceedings of the 1848 Rochester Woman's Rights Convention, An Equal Right to Act (performed by the FirstLight Players) presents an edited version of the issues that were addressed that day. The Convention was attended by such luminaries as Frederick Douglass and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, but also by fascinating lesser-known individuals including … Continue reading An Equal Right to Act: Remembering the Rochester Woman’s Rights Convention of 1848 →