Flight of the Dove

Repertoire 25–26 · Historical drama

Flight of the Dove

A portrait of a woman who kept choosing peace.

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Cast3 performers
Running time90 minutes
StagingSparse
GenreHistorical drama
RightsUpstage Left Press
Synopsis

Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, looks back on the convictions that carried her from Montana suffrage work to two historic votes against war.

Staging & Technical

Sparse and flexible. Projections, recorded material, and sound may establish period and location. Minimal furniture is sufficient, including a small chair and table for the narrator.

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Characters

The company behind Flight of the Dove

NarratorAny gender or age. Speaks directly to the audience and provides the contemporary frame.
JeannetteJeannette Rankin at approximately 60, reflecting on her life and public work.
EverymanPlays multiple figures from Rankin's life and history.