January 16, 2020 – February 9, 2020
The Revolutionists
By Lauren Gunderson
January 16 – February 9, 2019
Awards/honors:
Steinberg and Lanford Wilson Award-winning playwright
American Theatre’s 2017 Most Produced playwright in America
Seattle premiere
Four beautiful, badass women—Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle—lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. As this fearless comedy about a motley female foursome unfolds, The Revolutionists rewrites the book on violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world.
“…a sassy, hold-on-to-your-seats theatrical adventure…Listen closely, though, and hang on tight. If you do, you’ll be treated to an invigorating and enlightening journey.” —Cincinnati Enquirer
“…in this sparkling work, politics is very, very funny …These are hilarious and lovable women trapped in a history with a somber final act.” —Houston Chronicle
CAST
Sunam Ellis – Olympe de Gouge
Hannah Mootz – Charlotte Corday
Marie Antoinette – Jonelle Jordan
Dedra D. Woods – Marianne Angelle
CREATIVE TEAM
Kelly Kitchens – Director
Cathy Fazio – Stage Manager
Julia Welch – Scenic Designer
Chelsea Cook – Costume Designer
Thorn Michaels – Lighting Designer
Evan Mosher – Sound Designer
Robin Macartney – Properties Designer
Sara Keats – Dramaturg