Repertoire 25–26 · Historical drama
| Cast | 3 performers |
|---|---|
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Staging | Sparse |
| Genre | Historical drama |
| Rights | Upstage Left Press |
3 performers
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.
Licensing & Formats
| Full production licence | Universities · community theatres · independent producers | Request |
| Staged reading / festivalPopular | Festivals · workshops · development series | Request |
| Classroom & excerpt use | Scene packets · monologues · study guides | Educators |
| Perusal / review copy | Directors and literary managers | Request |
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.