MICHIGAN HISTORY PLAYS
In the cold early months of 2022, I had the honor of writing and acting in a one-woman-play that would be presented as a part of The Lorenzo Cultural Center's Freshwater Seas Exhibit. That play ("Women of the Watch" directed by D.B. Schroeder) opened my eyes to the magical world of Michigan history. Of particular interest to me were the hardly known stories of Michigan women - lighthouse keepers, criminals, underground railroad conductors, and many more.
I am currently booking performances for 2024 and beyond. If you are interested in hosting "Women of the Watch" or "Movers, Shakers, and Music Makers" at your venue, please contact me for more information on rates and scheduling. See below for additional topics to come.
WOMEN OF THE WATCH
Michigan's Inspiring Lighthouse Keepers
An uplifting 45-minutes of music, laughter, and simple honest storytelling. The play follows Kamryn as she relives family trips to lighthouses in Michigan, which leads to a discovery of several spectacular stories of various female lighthouse keepers of the Great Lakes. As she steps into these brave women’s shoes, she uncovers the tragedy of the hardships they faced and the beauty of their spirits. Each show is followed by a Q and A. Directed by D.B. Schroeder.
THREE NEEDLES AND SUTURE
The True Stories of Rochester's Van Hoosen Woman
WORLD PREMIERE PLAY premiering at LORENZO CULTURAL CENTER this April.
Bertha Van Hoosen was born in present-day Rochester Hills, MI in 1863. An American surgeon dedicated to women's health, she was the founding president of the American Medical Women's Association and led a fascinating life documented in her autobiography Petticoat Surgeon.
"Three Needles and Suture" explores Bertha’s relationship with her sister and niece as all three navigate life, death, family, personal goals, women’s roles in society, different types of motherhood and advancing medicine.
MOVERS, SHAKERS, & MUSIC MAKERS
A Tribute to Six Michigan Women Who Changed History
Myra K. Wolfgang, labor union organizer. Grace Lee Boggs, philosopher and activist. Laura Smith Haviland, abolitionist and conductor on the underground railroad, and others. Featuring "This Little Light of Mine," "Oh! What a Beautiful City," this 45-minute show will leave you inspired by the legacy of women activists in Michigan and hopeful about building a better world right in your own backyard. Directed by Karen Sheridan.
LAWLESS LADIES (COMING SOON)
Michigan's Most Notorious Female Criminals
Midwestern charm takes on a whole new meaning in this play of corruption and deceit. If you're interested in commissioning this play or any other topic, please contact me.
THERE'S A PLACE FOR US (COMING SOON)
A Historical Look at Michigan's Queer Culture
If you're interested in commissioning this play or any other topic, please contact me.