LENOX, Mass. — Someone Must Wash the Dishes: An Anti-suffrage Satire is a one woman monologue portrayed by professional actress Michèle LaRue at Ventfort Hall on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 4 pm. 

 

A tea will be served after the performance. 

 

This one woman performance is presented by Ventfort Hall in partnership with the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum.

 

Written in 1912, by Marie Jenney Howe, a prominent pro-Suffragist and Unitarian minister, Howe satirizes arguments seen as accurate in their day, though absurd in ours, according to a press release. This fictional "Anti" sincerely believes being a "womanly woman" will keep the home intact and save the nation from anarchy. American women won the vote in 1920, following a 72-year battle against—not only male—but female Anti-suffragists. As this year's key Election Day approaches, take a break to discover that history—and to savor some laughs.

 

Michèle tours nationally with her repertoire of 30 Tales Well Told, vibrant stories from America's Gilded Age and Progressive Era. Her 600 past sponsors include libraries and historical societies; colleges and universities; women's clubs, theatres, senior communities, and international conferences. "I love bringing these Tales to life in my unique performance style, transporting audiences, and seeing joyous recognition on each face," Michèle confides. "As one of my 600 presenters exclaimed, "How things haven't changed in the last 100 years!"

 

Michèle is a member of Actors' Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA. As a writer and editor, she has collaborated on several notable theatre books. For photos and information about booking her productions, visit http://www.michelelarue.com.

 

Tickets are $40 for members and with advance reservation; $45 day of; $22 for students 22 and under. Ticket pricing includes access to the mansion throughout the day of this event from 10 am to 4 pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged as seats are limited. Walk-ins accommodated as space allows. For reservations visit https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or call (413) 637-3206. All tickets are nonrefundable and non-exchangeable. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.