"Women have made up half the human race but you could never tell that by the books that historians write." -Arthur Schlessinger, Jr. Historian

We are a non-profit corporation dedicated to the education of all people through the dramatic re-creation of lives of notable women in U.S. history.

WOMEN IN HISTORY PRESENTS

Standard Performance

• Two characters, each presenting a 25-minute monologue in authentic period costume
• A narrator to open and close the program
• A question and answer session with the audience

Custom Performance

• One character presenting a 35-minute monologue in authentic period costume
• A question and answer session with the audience

Josephine Baker, portrayed by Women in History's Vernice Jackson

WHY DID WOMEN IN HISTORY GET STARTED?

A dedicated circle of friends headed by Sophia Mastrandreas-Dadas founded Women in History in Lakewood, Ohio in 1991. These women felt a debt to their female ancestors and a responsibility to future generations to tell women's stories. The knowledge they share is intended to foster an appreciation that all things are possible. 

Character research is extensive. It includes published material and, when possible, visits to the locales where the individual lived and worked, plus interviews with family, friends and biographers.

Women in History insists on authenticity in costuming. Authentic vintage clothing is used; pieces in poor condition are used as patterns for reproduction. Hairdos are replicated using the presenter's natural hair or wigs, styled by a specialist in historic hair design. This individual also styles for the Cleveland Lyric Opera, the Cleveland Opera, and films.

The members of Women in History are all career minded, ranging from homemakers to corporate managers. Each is deeply concerned about family issues and is actively involved in community and non-profit organizations focusing on the betterment of their community. All are committed to taking active roles in shaping the future by contributing to positive change, now.

Women in History has performed for...

• Business and Professional Organizations
• Educational Institutions (Elementary to University Level)
• Historical Societies and Museums
• Social and Community Organizations
• Local and National Government Agencies

OUR MISSION

Women in History is dedicated to the education of all people, regardless of age, race or socio-economic status through the dramatic recreation of the lives of notable women in the history of the United States of America.

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