Lorena Hickock broke journalism’s “men-only” barrier in the 1930s with her crime report by-lines on the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby. Join her now during a tea time interview with first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s widow, as the two women discuss their perspectives on political and cultural life during the Great Depression. A talk back with the cast and writer/director Sherrie Colbourn will follow this informative and entertaining production, which deals with the life of one of the most notable first ladies in this nation’s long history.
Tea with Mrs. Roosevelt is a one-act work-in-progress starring Annette Hubbell as Eleanor Roosevelt and Elaine Litton as Lorena Hickock.
“I have always been interested in and attracted to strong women who, through their own actions, have given women a stronger voice in this country,” says Colbourn. “Researching Mrs. Roosevelt’s life gave me a whole new perspective on what it means to try to forge your own dreams and yet remain loving and supportive of a powerful spouse. The fact that at one time a person’s private life did not trump their public service to community and country was uplifting. What a shame it would have been for this country to have lost the leadership and courage exhibited by both Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt because their private lives couldn’t bear the scrutiny given today’s leaders.”
The presentation runs one night only, Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 7 pm. All tickets are $10. Reservations are recommended. Call the Box Office at (858) 679-8085, or email boxoffice@powpac.org.
