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Beverly Hills will debut the powerful play ‘All These Women,’ exploring women’s suffrage in 1913, from October 3 to October 19 at Theatre 40. Written and directed by Melanie MacQueen, this production features a talented cast and highlights the ongoing struggle for voting rights against historical challenges. Performances will take place on Thursdays through Sundays, providing audiences with a poignant reflection on the past and its relevance today.
Beverly Hills will host the world premiere of the powerful new play “All These Women” from October 3 to October 19, 2025, at Theatre 40 in the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre. This production explores the tumultuous era of 1913 when women fought for their right to vote in the United States, a struggle marked by resilience amidst significant challenges.
The play coincides with the backdrop of a newly elected Democratic president, Woodrow Wilson, and offers a lens into the hopes generated by national Congressional support for voting rights. However, it also reveals the growing threats posed by looming war and internal divisions that could jeopardize the suffragist movement.
“All These Women” is both written and directed by Melanie MacQueen, known for her previous work at Theatre 40, including productions like “The Explorers Club” and “The Revolutionists.” The cast features talented actors including April Audia, Todd Andrew Ball, Jessica Kent, Dan Leslie, Lary Ohlson, Anica Petrovic, Michele Schultz, and Kristin Towers-Rowles, with LeeAnne Rowe serving as an alternate. The production team is composed of notable professionals in their fields, including LeeAnne Rowe (assistant director), Joseph “Sloe” Slawinski (sound design), Gabrieal Griego (projections), Judi Lewin (hair, wigs, and makeup design), Derrick McDaniel (lighting design), Michael Mullen (costume design), and Jeff G. Rack (set design).
Performances of “All These Women” are scheduled for Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are priced at $35 each and can be reserved by calling (310) 364-0535 or through the theatre’s online event link.
The production aims to highlight the themes of resilience, resistance, and the quest for change in a narrative that resonates deeply as national conversations about voting rights continue to evolve. The urgency to address women’s voting rights remains significant, making this historical exploration both timely and poignant.
The historical context of the play is critical. In 1913, while some progress was being made toward women’s suffrage, major obstacles remained. The national landscape was further complicated by the prospect of war and political divisions that threatened to fracture support for the women’s rights movement. In this context, the play navigates through the personal and collective struggles faced by women of that time.
As the premiere approaches, anticipation builds around the potential impact of “All These Women”, as it seeks to engage audiences not only with its historic narrative but also with its relevance to contemporary discussions about equality and representation. Theatre 40 is situated at 241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills, CA, providing an intimate setting for what promises to be a thought-provoking theatrical experience.
In showcasing the challenges and triumphs faced by the suffragists, “All These Women” stands as a testament to the ongoing fight for voting rights, inviting audiences to reflect on the past and its implications for today’s society.
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Additional Resources
- Yo! Venice: World Premiere of All These Women
- Broadway World: All These Women Premiere
- Variety: Aoife O’Donovan and Women’s Suffrage
- Los Angeles Times: Votes for Women
- Wikipedia: Women’s Suffrage in the United States
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