Ladies' Reading Room - Women & Legacy

Through professional theatre and related initiatives, as a registered charity, we respond to the persistent and universal need for promoting, understanding and embracing the core beliefs of feminism, as defined as the belief in political, economic, personal, and social equality for women*.*PerSIStence Theatre recognizes the limits of using binary language. Issues facing women do not only affect cisgender women: systems of oppression are interdependent and the patriarchy affects everyone in different ways. Our activism includes those identifying as transgender, non-binary, 2SLGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, racialized, disabled, as well as people with lived experience.​

PerSIStence Theatre Company

As part of the Votes for Women 100 year, these evenings - part theatre performance, part panel discussion - happen monthly May-Nov 2021.

Pleasantville Legion Branch 56

In homage to the original Ladies' Reading Room that was founded as a haven for women's opinions, the Ladies' Reading Room evenings are held on the first Tuesday of each month from April-November 2021. Each month features a theme that was relevant to the struggle for women's rights in both 1921 and 2021. For our October evening, the theme is Women &amp; Legacy.The event will happen live and free of admission charge for registered guests, who may register to attend on a first-come, first served basis. Parking is also free. Doors will open at 6:30pm, with the event getting underway at 7pm.The evening begins in 1921 with an excerpt of THE MIRROR by Trudy Morgan-Cole, which is inspired by this Ladies' Reading Room theme. This excerpt is directed by Jenn Deon, featuring Alison Woolridge &amp; Bridget Wareham with costume design by Alison Helmer.We conclude in 2021 with a live panel discussion on the evening's theme, moderated by the playwright Trudy Morgan-Cole. Guest speakers include Dr. Margot Duley, Dr. Vicki Hallett and Sheilagh Ethne O'Leary.Tea will served in both period-appropriate and environmentally-sustainable china cups to all.Important COVID-19 Info:These events will be run in strict adherence to public health guidelines and regulations. The venue is large and well-ventilated. Masks may only be removed while seated - as per current guidelines, attendees will be seated in groups of 4-5 per table - please keep this in mind when deciding to register.Accessibility:This second floor venue is accessible via an exterior ramp up to the side entrance of the Legion Ballroom, which is located on the second floor. Please connect with us at info@persistencetheatre.com or 709-743-7287 to advise if you would like to utilize the ramp and/or if you require any assistance.Votes for Women 100:In 2021, Votes for Women 100 commemorates and reflects upon 100 years since women in St. John’s first achieved the right to vote in municipal elections. In doing so, they became the first women in Newfoundland and Labrador to achieve this right. Learn more here: <a href="https://www.votesforwomen100.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.votesforwomen100.ca</a>

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