Welcome to a sex positive, LGBTQIA2+ positive, death positive theatrical experience showcasing women's stories through history via original performance art and lectures. These are the stories they never told you in school.
Upcoming Performances
An 18th-Century English Twelfth Night
January 6, 2024 at the Lafayette-Durfee House
94 Cherry Street Fall River, MA
Twelfth Night was the last night of celebrations of the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas. The staff will be happy to welcome you to view open hearth cooking, crafts, stories, and traditions galore at this merry gathering. Jennifer in First-Person as Naomi Wade will whip up a feast as she discusses life as a London-born woman who now finds herself in Massachusetts Bay Colony during the American War of Independence. Much more awaits you as you experience the ambiance of a traditional Twelfth Night.
January 6, 2024 at the Lafayette-Durfee House
94 Cherry Street Fall River, MA
Twelfth Night was the last night of celebrations of the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas. The staff will be happy to welcome you to view open hearth cooking, crafts, stories, and traditions galore at this merry gathering. Jennifer in First-Person as Naomi Wade will whip up a feast as she discusses life as a London-born woman who now finds herself in Massachusetts Bay Colony during the American War of Independence. Much more awaits you as you experience the ambiance of a traditional Twelfth Night.
Photo by Anna Popović on Unsplash (Used with permission)
Cape Horn Widows: Whaling Wives Holding Down the Homefront
March 3, 2024 at the Lafayette-Durfee House
94 Cherry Street, Fall River, MA
While the men were off to sea, learn how women helped form a movement
to educate sailors in literacy and finance.
(Includes a PowerPoint presentation)
March 3, 2024 at the Lafayette-Durfee House
94 Cherry Street, Fall River, MA
While the men were off to sea, learn how women helped form a movement
to educate sailors in literacy and finance.
(Includes a PowerPoint presentation)
Photo by Avery-Copp House (Used with permission)
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The Petticoat Pages sends its sincere thanks to The House of the Seven Gables for a grand 2023 run of Tales of the Macabre. "Jennifer had audiences absolutely captivated! Her portrayal of characters and narrators not traditionally envisioned as women was so seamlessly achieved and offered a fresh and relevant take on some of our favorite traditional spooky tales...it made you feel like you were being entertained in someone's parlor." |
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Promotional video courtesy of The House of the Seven Gables
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"Our audience was spellbound by Jennifer's presentation. She brought depth and soul to her performance, was extremely knowledgeable about her subject, and did a wonderful job of illuminating a specific time in American history. She was able to connect and engage with everyone, from young children to seniors, and really bring history to life for all of us. [We] would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a historical presentation that leaves a deep impact."
~University of Maine at Presque Isle "Jennifer...helped my students understand this period of time from multiple perspectives. All of my 4-6th grade upper elementary students were engaged during her workshop and left with a deeper understanding of this historical time and the impact left on humans for generations to come. Jennifer's clear and dynamic approach made a confusing topic fun to learn!" ~Diana Norma Shafer, Upper Elementary Montessori Teacher and Harborlight Montessori "The attendees were mesmerized by her ability to portray all the characters in different voices and facial expressions [in A Christmas Carol]. Using just a few props to distinguish characters she brought the story to life. The comments from attendees ranged from 'How do you do this?' and 'This was simply amazing'. One couple came to see her for the sixth time, and several others for the second or third time over the years... it was more than a fund raising event. It was a slightly different program than a purely historical program to expose a different audience to the Historical Society. We did get a few more new members as a result. Jennifer is truly a treasure. If you ever have a chance to witness any of her amazing performances I would encourage you to do so." ~Rick Kane, President, Lebanon CT Historical Society |
Programs
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