Staged reading of ‘The Odd Women,’ adapted by local playwright P. H. Crosby, to be performed at The LAVA Center
WHAT: The Odd Women staged reading, Part II — based on a novel by George Gissing, adapted by P. H. Crosby
WHEN: Thursday, Apr. 13, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., Greenfield
CONTACT: info@thelavacenter.org or 413-376-8118
GREENFIELD, MA — The LAVA Center is proud to present a staged reading of an adaptation of George Gissing’s novel The Odd Women, adapted by local playwright P. H. Crosby, on Thursday, Apr. 13, 5:30 p.m. This reading will be performed in Readers Theater format.
This 1893 work has the unusual distinction of being a feminist classic by a Victorian male author. George Gissing explores the contradictions and challenges of being a woman in a time when everything was expected of you, everything was changing and everything had to be fought for.
P. H. Crosby has adapted the novel into a full-length drama. The first half was staged last year at the LAVA Center. This year, the performance will be preceded with a synopsis of the first half and a stage reading of the conclusion.
Join us for a fascinating look at first wave feminism in Britain and the ways in which it resonates with the struggles of today. Donations are welcome at the door. Limited seating.
Please note: The LAVA Center requires masks for all patrons. We always have some on hand.
The LAVA Center is a community arts space in Greenfield, MA whose mission is to create opportunities and build inclusive community in and through the arts and humanities. We are focused on making The LAVA Center a space where all artists, including marginalized communities and individuals, can have their voices heard. The LAVA Center is located at 324 Main St., in downtown Greenfield, MA. https://thelavacenter.org