Historic Northampton, in collaboration with Plays In Place and in partnership with
the Racial Justice Team of the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence, proudly presents
the Racial Justice Team of the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence, proudly presents
A Light Under the Dome: A Staged, Dramatic Reading
A play by Patrick Gabridge, Producing Artistic Director, Plays in Place
A play by Patrick Gabridge, Producing Artistic Director, Plays in Place
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence, 220 Main Street, Northampton, MA
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On February 21, 1838, exiled Southerner Angelina Grimke became the first American woman to address a legislative body when she delivered a speech about abolition and the full citizenship of American women at the Massachusetts State House.
A Light Under the Dome brings us to this moment in history, showcasing Grimke and taking us inside the minds and hearts of four abolitionist and suffragist leaders--Maria Weston Chapman, Susan Paul, Julia Williams, and Lydia Maria Child, who in 1838 was living in Northampton. As Grimke readies herself for this moment, her four friends help support and guide her through this pressure-packed moment. A few years later, Grimke would give a similar speech here in Northampton.
Originally commissioned by the National Park Service as part of Plays in Place’s Suffrage in Black and White series, this play was performed to sold-out audiences under the dome of the Massachusetts State House during 2024.
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Each hour-long performance will be followed by a post-show discussion with the playwright and a historian.
Reservations Strongly Recommended
All reservations are for general seating. | Available seats: 150
The readings will not be recorded.
All reservations are for general seating. | Available seats: 150
The readings will not be recorded.
Admission
We offer four admission levels (student, discounted, general, and stretch).
All levels are for general seating.
We offer four admission levels (student, discounted, general, and stretch).
All levels are for general seating.
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This is a no refund event. Refunds will not be accepted for change of mind reasons or time conflicts. You may request a partial refund due to illness such as COVID-19 by email [email protected] prior to 2 pm on the day of the reading.
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In the event of inclement weather, Historic Northampton will notify registrants by email if an event is cancelled and post a notice on Historic Northampton's website. Registrants will receive a full refund in the event of event cancellation.
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About Plays in Place
Founded in 2017, Plays in Place is a theatre company that creates new site-specific plays in partnership with museums, historic spaces, and other institutions. They bring historic stories and sites to life in ways that deeply engage audiences. Past and current partners include Mount Auburn Cemetery (The America Plays, The Nature Plays, Moonlight Abolitionists), Boston’s Old State House and Old South Meeting House (Cato & Dolly, I Am This Place, Scipio’s Balcony, Imagining The Age of Phillis), the National Park Service (Suffrage in Black & White), Old North Illuminated, Historic Beverly, MassBike, as well as Historic Northampton (Pulling At The Roots). Plays in Place employs dozens of theatrical artists and is working with a diverse group of ten playwrights researching and developing new plays. For more information, visit www.playsinplace.com. |
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