Miss Lulu Bett
By:
Zona GaleDirected By:
Kathleen Brant+Thursday thru Saturday,
March 18-20
Monday, March 22
Wednesday thru Saturday,
March 24-27
Wednesday thru Saturday,
March 31-April 3
All Shows 8pm
Closing Date: 04/03/2010
In Celebration of Women's History Month
Spinsterhood seems to be Lulu's destiny, until an enthusiastic visitor proposes! Miss Lulu Bett is the first play written by a woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1921).
The WorkShop Theater Company first presented Miss Lulu Bett in late February of 2008 as part of Voices, Pertinent and Timeless a reading series, conceived by company artist Lori Faiella, featuring the first three Pulitzer Prize-winning plays by women. In January of 2009, the WorkShop Theater Company produced a staged reading of the play, directed by Debra Whitfield. Miss Lulu Bett's depiction of a woman discovering her independence was ground-breaking in 1921. Its world premiere took place on a temporary stage constructed at Sing Sing prison, after which it played on Broadway at the Belmont Theatre, produced by Brock Pemberton. In 1921, Zona Gale was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, becoming the first female writer to win the coveted prize. Miss Lulu Bett was then made into a silent film directed by William C. de Mille. Miss Gale also took an active part in the creation of the Wisconsin Equal Rights Law prohibiting discrimination against women.
The WorkShop Theater Company
312 West 36th Street,
Fourth Floor East
New York, NY 10018
Between 8th and 9th Avenues
...it touches the heart and stirs your sympathy...don't miss this current production...
"...amazing spirit...engrossing...a shattering climax...you won't want to miss this rare revival of a landmark work...an unvarnished portrait of an American family..."
Deirdre Donovan, CurtainUp
»Read More»...surprising, radical and humanist...authentic...powerful... there is much here to be admired and enjoyed.
"I encourage you to take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with this little-known gem that says so much that is still resonant about gender, class, power, and economics, from a point-of-view rarely given voice."
Susan Jonas, nytheatre.com
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"...a sparkling comedy... Brant has crafted an excellent, intelligent Production... blessed with a number of excellent performances... humor and honesty... a worthy play which has been lovingly produced. Catch it while you can."
Shari Perkins, offoffonline
»Read More»Talk Back With Pamela Cobrin
Join us Thursday, April 1, after the performance of Miss Lulu Bett, for a discussion with post-show guest speaker, Pamela Cobrin, who teaches writing and dramatic literature courses in the departments of English and Theatre and for the programs of Africana Studies and American Studies at Barnard College.
»Read More»Vote For Miss Lulu Bett: NY Innovative Theatre Awards
Have you seen our show? If so, please visit NYITAwards.com and cast your vote for the show and members of its creative team. After a quick registration with them, choose our show from the list and cast your vote in many categories. You love theater, so why not?
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