Please join us for Women of '76 - A Theatrical Tribute to Lesser Known Women of the American Revolution, appropriate for all ages 10+!

Step back in time and discover the untold stories of 5 courageous women, both patriot and loyalist, American and foreign born, who witnessed, chronicled and in some cases changed the course of the American Revolution. A few of the remarkable women in this powerful theatrical presentation:

• A Massachusetts housewife who led an all-female militia to capture British spies
• A German baroness who followed her Hessian general husband into the British camps
• A fearless Georgian farmer’s wife who stood her ground against a Redcoat search party—alone
• And two more bold, forgotten heroines who helped shape a nation.

Discover their courage. Hear their voices. Experience the Revolution.

Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library and the North Reading Historical & Antiquarian Society.

This program is partially funded by the North Reading Cultural Council, a local agency, supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

About the performer: Rita Parisi is a celebrated actor, playwright, and the visionary behind Waterfall Productions, a touring theatrical company she founded in 2005. Based in Massachusetts, Rita has devoted her career to crafting and performing original solo shows that illuminate history, literature, and the lives of remarkable women through immersive storytelling and period costuming. With a deep passion for theatre, history, and vintage aesthetics, her repertoire blends dramatic performance with educational insight—offering audiences an unforgettable experience that is both entertaining and enriching. Her portrayals span centuries and genres, from Gothic tales and spirited women of the American Revolution to an Arabian princess and 1920s icon, Zelda Fitzgerald ; each brought vividly to life with authenticity and heart.