Surf these sites: American Theatre & Journalism With Minnie Maddern Fiske & Nellie Bly -- Mrs. Fiske and Nellie Bly, American Theatre and Journalism. Two glorious women: Actress/playwright Lynn Schrichte brings Minnie and Nellie to life. Ann Timmons in "Off the Wall" -- Join writer and reformer Charlotte Perkins Gilman as she crusades for equality and social justice at the dawn of the 20th century. Biblical Matriarchs - Humorous/Dramatization -- With a comic, yet thought-provoking, twist on the innermost feelings of the biblical Matriarchs -- Sara, Rachel, Leah,Ruth, and others -- Gaby Offenbach performs a fully-costumed one-woman show. Carol Starre-Kmiecik, actress; Famous American Women -- As the writer, actor and producer of the one-woman production company Famous American Women, Carol Starre-Kmiecik brings to life such locally and internationally famous women as Dorothy Fuldheim, Amelia Earhart, Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Clare Booth Luce and Mother Elizabeth Seton. Starre-Kmiecik can, in fact, be any woman you or your civic group want her to be, given enough prep time. Catalog of Lesbian Plays by Carolyn Gage -- A Catalog of Lesbian Plays, Musicals, One-Acts, and Monologues By Carolyn Gage Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer -- Official home page for world renowned performers Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer. Concerts and workshops representing women in country music and songs of working women, for kids and adults. Connie Clark -- American actress/playwright/teacher Connie Clark has been performing and teaching as the brilliant 19th century American poet Emily Dickinson since 1981. In 1987 she added the extraordinary French actress Sarah Bernhardt to her solo-performance repertoire. Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner - Author, Lecturer, Historical Performer -- A pioneer in her own right, Dr Sally Roesch Wagner received one of the first doctorates awarded for work in women''s studies, and helped found one of the country''s first programs. The author of numerous books and articles as well as a nationally-known lecturer, Wagner''s "moving and enlightening" Stanton performance has held audiences spellbound for ten years. Earth Mama -- Earth Mama means toe-tapping, finger-snapping, syncopated fun - all in the name of care and respect for our planet. Some people love Earth Mama for the great music; others appreciate the depth of information and sincerity. Gerri Gribi: Women''s Studies and Women''s Folk Music Resources -- A musical romp through women''s history! Lyrics, links and more for anyone interested in women''s folk music and history. Harriet Tubman: The Chosen One -- "Harriet Tubman: The Chosen One" is a dynamic one woman show that takes it''s audience on 1 of the 19 journeys Ms. Tubman took through the Underground Railroad. Written and performed by Gwendolyn Briley-Strand. Hilary Lips: Director, Author, Lecturer -- Administers both Women''s Studies and the Center for Gender Studies at Radford University, has authored three works, and lectures nationally and internationally History-Making Productions -- History-Making Productions is a professional non-profit touring theater company. We create original plays that bring history alive for today''s audiences. Includes programs on Abigail Adams and Amelia Earhart. Jamie Anderson, singer-songwriter-comic -- For fans and those new to Jamie Anderson''s contemporary folk music. Jamie''s work focuses on many topics, including those of interest to women: body image, sexuality and health issues. Jodi F. Solomon, Speakers Bureau -- THE source for speakers on on a wide range of topics about women''s issues and cultural awareness. Jolie Rickman - Feminist Singer, Songwriter -- As a feminist cultural worker, her work speaks directly and specifically to issues of violence against women, eating disorders, domestic violence, inter-generational storytelling among women, homophobia, racism,and classism. As a woman who is legally blind, she also sings about the connections between gender and disability. Kentucky Humanities Council - Chautauqua -- The Kentucky Humanities Council is pleased to present Kentucky Chautauqua. Portrayals by costumed performers include Lily May Ledford of the Coon Creek Girls and Miss Dinnie Thomspson. Marge Piercy Home Page -- Poetry, commentery, even answers to frequently aslked questions - a FAQ sheet on a poet! Maybe a milestone for poets on the web. National Women''s History Project -- Over 150 costumed U.S. women''s history performers are listed for every programming interest! Public Lectures on Women in China -- Radford University''s Center for Gender Studies is co-sponsoring three evening, public lectures by three China scholars: Kimberly Chang, Xiamei Chen & Esther Chow, Jan.-Mar., 2000. Queen Bee Productions -- A traveling professional theatre group producing works that promote equity for women. Speak Out Home Page -- Speak Out is the country''s only national not-for-profit speakers and artists agency. Committed to political, economic and social justice, Speak Out encourages critical and imaginative thinking about domestic and international issues. Speak Out: Violence Against Women -- Violence Against Women: Speakers and artists SpeakersQuest -- SpeakersQuest WEB Page features speakers for conferences, meetings, tradeshows and other events. There are several speakers of particular interest to Women''s Studies, such as: Patricia Ball (Male/Female Communications; Diversity in the Workplace, etc) and Olympic gold medalist Diana Golden, who lost a leg to bone cancer at the age of 12, went on to become the "most successful ski racer in history." Susan G. Butruille: Women''s Voices -- Susan Butruille, author of the Women''s Voices series. The Gender Knot - Allan G. Johnson -- The Gender Knot is a powerful approach to gender inequality that empowers both men and women to be part of the solution instead of just part of the problem. Allan G. Johnson offers a practical, compassionate, and readable guide to understanding what we''re stuck in and how to search for a way out. The many faces of Jane Curry -- Jane Curry is an author, storyteller, performer, and recovering academic with a knack for provoking both thought and laughter with her one-woman shows. Since 1983, she has traveled with her various personae to forty-six states, Israel and Japan and is available for single-show events, multiple-show tours, and residencies. Written and performed with a sense of history and humor, the four shows described address themes of women''s history and gender equity. Voices Of Africa -- African American percussion and choral ensemble. Site has instrument info, program, and schedule. Women in History -- Women in History, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1991 by Sophia Mastrandreas-Dadas, former historian for the city of Norwood, Ohio and group of women from Lakewood, Ohio. Women in History brings American stories to life through the voices of such noted women as Annie Oakley, Marian Anderson, Susan B. Anthony, Mary McLeod Bethune, Margaret Bourke-White, Rachel Carson, Isadora Duncan, Amelia Earhart, Maria Mitchell, Eleanor Roosevelt, Ida Wells Barnett, Hariet Tubman, plus 60 others. Each one-hour program includes two portrayals, audience interaction. Women''s History ALIVE! -- Four fascinating one woman plays on famous women in American history. Meet Midge the owner of the Chewing Gum Junque Shop who buys, reconditions, and recycles used chewing gum while involving the audience in songs, dancing, magic, and silliness about famous women in twentieth century America. Three other fun and exciting plays are available for your organization.
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