WHAT WE'RE DOING
THE HYSTERICAL WOMAN
created by Ariel Pinkerton, directed by Nicole Wilder
Hysteria: wandering womb, psychological diagnosis, catch-all dismissal? A word used throughout the ages, the definition changing as the world changes, but the overall accusation remaining the same: that women are overreactionary, overwrought, and overemotional.
"Calm down, honey, you're being hysterical."
From Cassandra to Britney Spears, using poetry, historical records, film noir, and interview excerpts, ranging from humorous to heartbreaking, The Hysterical Woman walks in the shoes of women ridiculed, ignored, accused, and institutionalized.
CAST: Linda Sue Anderson, Destiny Davison, Ariel Pinkerton, Rachel Flynn (replacing Katie Starks, who had to withdraw due to a family emergency), and Andrew Troth.
Pictured above, clockwise, from the top: Andrew Troth, Ariel Pinkerton, and Destiny Davison. Photo: Scott Pakudaitis.
Performance dates and times:
August 5 at 10:00PM
August 7 at 2:30PM
August 9 at 5:30PM
August 12 at 7:00PM
August 14 at 8:30PM
Venue: University of Minnesota Rarig Xperimental Theater