"Eleanor and Alice: Conversations Between Two Remarkable Roosevelts" at The Stissing Center

The Stissing Center is proud to present Urban Stages' performance of Ellen Abrams' play "Eleanor and Alice: Conversations Between Two Remarkable Roosevelts," directed by Urban Stages Founder/Artistic Director Frances Hill.

Starring Tony Award winner Trezana Beverley (Broadway: "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf") as Eleanor Roosevelt and Drama Desk Award winner Mary Bacon (Public's "Coal Country") as Alice Roosevelt Longworth, "Eleanor and Alice" centers on two of the most influential women of the 20th century. Throughout the historical drama, Eleanor and Alice Roosevelt — friends, cousins and rivals — meet at eight crucial moments throughout their lives. They feud, laugh, commiserate and argue over their husbands, children, the nature of politics and the state of the world. One a Democrat and one a Republican, they witness a changing world from their unique vantage points throughout 60 years of meetings. Through their accomplishments, Eleanor and Alice ultimately help build a foundation that benefits women in politics today. Urban Stages is an award-winning off-Broadway theatre company based in New York City.

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Performance schedule:

June 9, 7 p.m., Benefit for The Stissing Center. All tickets $100. Immediately following the performance, there will be a reception with the cast and creative team featuring signature cocktails, wine, beer and light finger foods.

June 10, 7 p.m., All seats $35. Immediately following the performance, there will be a post-show talk back with the writer.

June 11, 2 p.m., Matinee seats $35; students $10.

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