South Bend Civic Theatre explores the history of Title IX with Girls in the Boat” by Alice Austen
Girls in the Boat is the story of a group of smart, fiery young women inspired by the true stories of the U.S. women's Olympic rowing team. These young women fight discrimination, ridicule, and prejudice to compete in the male-dominated sport of rowing, while forming bonds, overcoming disagreements, and striving for greatness - all to the rhythm of their oars. Going on to become the most winning sports team in American history, the women of this fast paced drama remind us of what we can all do if we have a common purpose and "pull" together.
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
Directed by Andi Creasbaum
Performances will take place in the Warner Studio located at the South Bend Civic Theatre, 403 N Main Street, downtown South Bend. Evening showtimes are January 31 and February 1, 6, 7, and 8 at 7:30pm. Matinees are February 2 and 9 at 2:00PM. Tickets are General Admission and range in price from $35-$27 and can be purchased at sbct.org or by calling the box office at 574-234-1112.
A pay-what-you-can preview performance will take place on January 30th at 7:30PM.
Ticket Link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35243/production/1213499?performanceId=11523739
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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Sunday Lecture Series, “Growing Up in Girls’ Sports and the Impact of Title IX” with Dr. Kelcey Ervick
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When: Sunday, February 9th, 45 min prior to the 2:00pm matinee.
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Dr. Kelcey Ervick grew up in the 1980s as a goalkeeper for nationally ranked soccer teams. She is the author and illustrator of the graphic memoir, The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law That Changed Women’s Lives, which tells her story and reveals the profound impact of Title IX. Winner of a 2023 Ohioana Book Award, The Keeper was described by Publisher’s Weekly as “a work of disarming emotional power.” Kelcey is the author of three previous award-winning books of fiction and nonfiction about lesser-known but fascinating women. Her stories and comics have appeared in The Washington Post, The Rumpus, The Believer, Lit Hub, and elsewhere. Kelcey lives on the banks of the St. Joseph River and is a professor of English and creative writing at Indiana University South Bend. She shares her passion for storytelling in her illustrated newsletter, The Habit of Art.
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