100 years ago, in the midst of a pandemic, women won the right to Vote.
This play will be performed live in 2021.
Get a sneak peek at this exciting new script during 4 live-streamed readings
on August 16, 18, 20, and 22. Show Links: $12
Tickets on Sale NOW!
It's My Party!
directed by Carson McCain
by Ann Timmons
Just in time for ELECTION 2020, watch with your family and experience this exciting new script about the Suffragists ONLINE!
Meet the CAST and CHARACTERS
100 YEARS AGO, IN THE MIDDLE OF A PANDEMIC,
WOMEN WON THE RIGHT TO VOTE.
Hunger strikes…
Beatings…
Bombings…
Do you know the story?
Based on real, historical figures, It's My Party! delves into the turbulent backstory of the fight to pass the 19th Amendment. Facing an uphill battle in Washington, some suffragists employ increasingly radical tactics to make their voices heard, leading to bitter rivalries and a generational split that threatened to tear the suffragists’ movement apart from the inside!
As the 2020 Election approaches, join Echo Theatre to celebrate the Centennial of the 19th Amendment and the incredible true story of the women who made it possible for Half of our Citizens to participate in the political process. This online reading is appropriate for all ages and will be followed by a talk-back with the cast.
It's My Party! was originally developed in conjunction with Pipeline Playwrights. www.pipelineplaywrights.org
Sponsored by
WHAT AUDIENCES SAY
'‘It’s My Party! is a moving and exciting new play that brilliantly dramatizes the struggle for women's suffrage. This play is a must-see for every girl and woman today.’
- Patricia Connelly, Founder, Thelma Theatre
“Timmons’ creatively infuses both personality and passion into the history of the suffrage movement that is equally stirring whether you are well versed in the history or being newly introduced.”
- Page Harrington, Consulting Historian,
former Executive Director, National
Woman’s Party at Belmont-Paul
Women’s Equality National Monument
Ann Timmons holds an MFA (Acting) from the University of Illinois and trained as a playwright in NYC at Playwrights’ Horizons. Her plays have been performed in many venues—Off-Broadway and national tour: Off the Wall: The Life and Works of Charlotte Perkins Gilman; Washington, D.C: Becoming Calvin; National tour: Beyond Shadowlands; Virginia tour: The Jamestown Adventure Express.
A founding member of Pipeline Playwrights, Ann’s one-acts have been produced as part of How’s That Workin’ Out for Ya? and How’s That Workin’ Out For Ya? 2.0 at the Capital Fringe Festivals, 2018 and 2019, in Washington, D.C.
Currently living in NYC, Ann is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA, The Dramatists Guild, Honor Roll! and The Playwrights Circle. Ann is honored to share this important story of brave women with the Echo Theatre community! Find out more at www.anntimmons.com.