About Off the Wall

Off the Wall, a theatre piece for solo performer, is the story of one woman's struggle to change the world. In this dramatic one-act,Charlotte Perkins Gilman crusades daringly for women's rights and social justice at the dawn of the 20th Century.
Even in the face of adversity, Gilman perseveres. Witty, articulate and seemingly self-assured, she strives to make her message heard through poetry, provocative social commentary and dramatic as well as whimsical fiction.
But what happens when she is alone, dealing with her own fears and disappointments? In an evening of private revelation, Charlotte retraces the rocky path she has chosen, confronting her terrors, examining her actions, and ultimately reaffirming her vision.
Staged simply, with minimal set and props, theatrical magic unfolds as the audience shares her journey and makes its own unexpected discoveries.

Excerpted works include: Women and Economics, The Home: Its Work and Influence, "The Yellow Wallpaper," "Benigna Machiavelli," and poetry from In This Our World.

In addition to performances, bookings may include one or more of the following residency activities:
Workshops in: acting, voice, theatre games/improvisation, playwriting, public speaking/presentation techniques

Lecture and discussion groups on: 19th century American social trends, the early Women's Movement and the writings of Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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	Off the Wall, a theatre piece for solo performer, is the story of one woman's struggle to change the world. In this dramatic one-act,Charlotte Perkins Gilman crusades daringly for women's rights and social justice at the dawn of the 20th Century. Even in the face of adversity, Gilman perseveres. Witty, articulate and seemingly self-assured, she strives to make her message heard through poetry, provocative social commentary and dramatic as well as whimsical fiction. But what happens when she is alone, dealing with her own fears and disappointments? In an evening of private revelation, Charlotte retraces the rocky path she has chosen, confronting her terrors, examining her actions, and ultimately reaffirming her vision. Staged simply, with minimal set and props, theatrical magic unfolds as the audience shares her journey and makes its own unexpected discoveries.
	Excerpted works include: Women and Economics, The Home: Its Work and Influence, "The Yellow Wallpaper," "Benigna Machiavelli," and poetry from In This Our World.

	In addition to performances, bookings may include one or more of the following residency activities:
	Workshops in: acting, voice, theatre games/improvisation, playwriting, public speaking/presentation techniques
	Lecture and discussion groups on: 19th century American social trends, the early Women's Movement and the writings of Charlotte Perkins Gilman