HerStory

Virginia. Women. Three cultures. 400 years.
by Nan Charbonneau Kordos

Celebrate America's 400th Anniversary at the world premier of HerStory, a theatrical production honoring women who made a difference. The play begins before 1607 with Powhatan & Monacan women in their world, the arrival of English women to the Virginia settlement, and the importation of African women as slaves. Three unique cultures entwine through time from Jamestown 1607 to Lynchburg 2007.

Meet werowansesquas, the real Pocahontas, women who fought in the wars, spies, witches, women who quilted codes for the Underground Railroad, the first nurses, the women who took a stand for change. Meet the heroines who strengthened and enriched our heritage. Share the struggle to survive, the will to endure, the laughter, tears, and immense courage of women who had a vision of life, as it should be.

Historic visuals will form the backdrop as community actors perform HerStory. Also featured are members of The Jefferson Choral Society singing music of the Revolution and Diamond Hill Baptist Church Choir singing "slave song" spirituals. Indian ceremonial music will also be included.

HerStory is written and directed by Nan Charbonneau Kordos with research by historian Cheryl Rychkova. Set design by Jeff Wagoner with historic visual elements by Craig Shaffer of Blue Ridge Photographic Society. A photo exhibit by Steve Coates entitled Looking for Jamestown will grace the lobby walls. Tom Lipscomb Productions will video tape the production. HerStory is a collaboration of the Lynchburg Branch of the American Association of University Women and the Academy of Fine Arts.

• PERFORMANCES: Friday, September 14, 2007 8 pm
  Saturday, September 15, 2007 8 pm
  Sunday, September 16, 2007 2 pm

• TICKET PRICES: $14 adults - $10 seniors & students - Special group rates are available

• LOCATION: At the Joy and Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre at Commerce & 5th Street