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Women in History Programs

Program Categories
Historical Programs and Characters, Educational Programs, Theater Programs

Audience Age
adult program, and/or for families age 10-up

Description

Since 1985, Jessa Piaia has performed at educational and cultural sites throughout New England. Her character portrayals celebrate women of the past whose diverse lives span three centuries. In her poignant and inspiring dramatic vignettes, Jessa reveals the accomplishments, struggles, and contributions of these women to American history. Jessa depicts each woman's life set against the historic events and issues of the day.

While some may be more famliar to present-day audiences, each of their lives deserve the attention Jessa gives them. Famous or not, all of these women can serve as role models for us today.

Fee
$350. travel not included

Program Length
45-minute portrayal, plus informal Q&A

Last Modified
06/01/2006

Recent Library/School Appearances by Women in History Programs

Corwin Public Library
Webster, MA
 508-949-388

Wells Public Library
Wells, ME
 207-646-8181

J.V. Fletcher Public Library
Westford, MA
 978-692-5555

Performer’s Contact Information

Women in History Programs

Jessa Piaia
P.O. Box 390845
Cambridge, MA 02139
 617-388-8795
 piaia@fas.harvard.edu
 http://www.womeninhistoryprograms.com/about.html
Preferred Contact Method: Email

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