By Kathy Morrell
Starring Wendy Jeanne Smith
Directed by Robert Loucks
"Never retract, never explain, never apologize - get things done and let them howl." Nellie McClung
Eighty years ago there occurred a significant event in Canadian history, the date when women were recognized as persons in law. Nellie McClung: A One “Person” Play celebrates that anniversary through the depiction of Nellie’s work, warmth and humour.
Nellie McClung: A One “Person” Play will be presented on the following dates and in the following locations:
Friday, October 16, 8:00 – Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, Winnipeg – Tickets ($15) are available at the church, at McNally Robinson Book Sellers, or at the door. A pie social will precede the performance! Contact the church web site for further information. hwww.crescentfortrouge.ca
Sunday, October 18, 3:00 (Persons Day) – Central United Church, Brandon - Tickets ($20) are available at the church (204-727-0577) or at the door. A dessert social featuring “Nellie” cake will precede the performance at 2:00. Further details are available at www.brandonchurch.ca or www.ucobserver.org
Friday, November 13, 8:00 and Saturday, November 14, 8:00 – Royal Alberta Museum Theatre, Edmonton – hosted by the Jellinek Society – Tickets ( $25) at Tix on the Square 780-420-1757.
Jellinek Mission Statement
The Jellinek Society is a non-profit organization providing a home-like residential facility from which recovering cross-addicted and alcoholic males re-enter society sober, successful and self-reliant.
The house in which the Jellinek Society is located was the home of Nellie McClung and her family while they lived in Edmonton. |