WICKEDEST WOMAN

Presented by: Strange Sun Theatre 

playwright and Artistic Director of Strange Sun Theater: JESSICA BASHLINE

Cast: JOSE-MARIA AGUILA, JESSICA O’HARA-BAKER, EVAN DAVES, DAWN McGEE, EMILY GARDER XU HALL, JASMINE WALKER, LUKE ZIMMERMAN

Scenic Design: ANNA DRIFTMIER
Costume Design: EMILY WHITE
Lighting Design: CHRISTINA WATANABE
Music Supervisor: BRETT KRISTOFFERSON
Choreographer: STEPHANIE CARD
Stage Manager: KATIE KENNEDY
Assistant Stage Manager: SHANNON STEWART
Creative Producer: SAMMY CHADWICK
Creative PRODUCER: DI ANA PISARRI
Social Media & Marketing: MATTHEW HOUGLAND
Press Agent: ANDREA ALTON

WICKEDEST WOMAN, runs January 19 – February 2
www.wickedestwomantheplay.com
See website for talk-back dates
WP Theater, 2162 Broadway (between 76th & 77th Street), New York,

In less than 2 hours you will be inspired by a little known yet unforgettable midwife and abortionist. Ann Lohman understood the power of marketing and took on the name of Madame Restell to care for and assist hundreds of women who couldn’t afford or didn’t want a child. Eventually, when the laws changed, Madame Restell was accused of manslaughter in the second degree. Her rise to notoriety is a true story with a sad ending. Through fabulous dialog, a clever set, effective music, and beautiful costumes this extraordinary cast takes on multiple roles and transports us to life in New York City in the 1800’s. They skillfully show us that compassion, hard work, feistiness, and a deep commitment to what you are doing may not be enough when you have to go against prejudice, ignorance and “God’s law” surrounding reproductive rights. This play gives you lots to think about and much to discuss.

- Ronni Burns -