New play portrays barriers facing N.L. women in politics
Source: The Independent
Beyond the campaign trails, podiums, and other public-facing aspects of running for political office, If She Runs depicts the lived experiences of two women who grapple with the desire, and barriers, to enter the world of electoral politics in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Playwright Ruth Lawrence wanted to “pull back the veil” on what it really means to run in an election here, the celebrated actor and director recently told The Independent during one of the play’s dress rehearsals.
She said PerSIStence Theatre asked her to write a play inspired by the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote, and that she knew of folks who were either running for public office, or considering it, often unaware of everything the election process entails.
“I love an election. I always have,” Lawrence said. “Some of my earliest memories are watching leadership conventions on TV.” So she jumped at the opportunity to write the play.
Beyond the campaign trails, podiums, and other public-facing aspects of running for political office, If She Runs depicts the lived experiences of two women who grapple with the desire, and barriers, to enter the world of electoral politics in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Playwright Ruth Lawrence wanted to “pull back the veil” on what it really means to run in an election here, the celebrated actor and director recently told The Independent during one of the play’s dress rehearsals.
She said PerSIStence Theatre asked her to write a play inspired by the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote, and that she knew of folks who were either running for public office, or considering it, often unaware of everything the election process entails.
“I love an election. I always have,” Lawrence said. “Some of my earliest memories are watching leadership conventions on TV.” So she jumped at the opportunity to write the play.