On Friday, April 27th, noted Portland playwright Carolyn Gage will present “A Theatrical Journey through Maine’s Lesbian History”. Her engaging talk and discussion will take place at 7:00 at the York Public Library.
Using poems, love letters, and diary entries, Gage will present a dramatic lecture on Maine authors with histories of lesbian relationships – Sarah Orne Jewett, Edna St. Vincent Millay, May Sarton, and Rachel Carson. Focusing on aspects of their lives that have been traditionally downplayed, distorted, or closeted, her lecture opens dialogue about issues that contemporary lesbians continue to confront today.
Carolyn Gage is a lesbian feminist playwright, performer, director, and activist, who has toured nationally and internationally. In 2009, she was named one of the "Ten Most Intriguing People in Maine" by Portland Magazine, and in 2010 was named one of the "Most Influential People in Portland" by the Portland Phoenix.
Gage is the author of sixty-five plays, musicals, and one-woman shows and nine books on lesbian theater. She specializes in non-traditional roles for women, reclaiming famous lesbians whose stories have been distorted or erased from history. Through the years she has been recognized for her work by many awards and prizes. In 2011, her play Stigmata won the Maine Literary Award in Drama from the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. Also in 2011, her play The Ladies' Room was named national finalist for the prestigious Heideman Award from the Actors' Theatre of Louisville. More information on Gage is available at http://www.carolyngage.weebly.com/.
Gage’s appearance is presented by the York Diversity Forum as part of this year’s York Reads! Program. The 2012 theme for York Reads! Is the work of May Sarton, who lived and wrote in York during the last two decades of her life. There is no charge for the program, and all are welcome! For more information on Gage’s lecture, call 361-1210 or email yorkdiversityforum@gmail.com.
Using poems, love letters, and diary entries, Gage will present a dramatic lecture on Maine authors with histories of lesbian relationships – Sarah Orne Jewett, Edna St. Vincent Millay, May Sarton, and Rachel Carson. Focusing on aspects of their lives that have been traditionally downplayed, distorted, or closeted, her lecture opens dialogue about issues that contemporary lesbians continue to confront today.
Carolyn Gage is a lesbian feminist playwright, performer, director, and activist, who has toured nationally and internationally. In 2009, she was named one of the "Ten Most Intriguing People in Maine" by Portland Magazine, and in 2010 was named one of the "Most Influential People in Portland" by the Portland Phoenix.
Gage is the author of sixty-five plays, musicals, and one-woman shows and nine books on lesbian theater. She specializes in non-traditional roles for women, reclaiming famous lesbians whose stories have been distorted or erased from history. Through the years she has been recognized for her work by many awards and prizes. In 2011, her play Stigmata won the Maine Literary Award in Drama from the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. Also in 2011, her play The Ladies' Room was named national finalist for the prestigious Heideman Award from the Actors' Theatre of Louisville. More information on Gage is available at http://www.carolyngage.weebly.com/.
Gage’s appearance is presented by the York Diversity Forum as part of this year’s York Reads! Program. The 2012 theme for York Reads! Is the work of May Sarton, who lived and wrote in York during the last two decades of her life. There is no charge for the program, and all are welcome! For more information on Gage’s lecture, call 361-1210 or email yorkdiversityforum@gmail.com.
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