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.
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Did you miss THE HYSTERICAL WOMAN at the 2022 Fringe? It's now available on video as part of Fringe Hangover from September 15-25, 2022! For a mere $5, you can catch a show that played to near-capacity audiences and won a Golden Lanyard Award!
Go to www.minnesotafringe.org and check out not only our show, but a host of provocative and entertaining shows that you can watch while sipping champagne and wearing pajamas!