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Victorian Theatre-The Yellow Wallpaper at Maxwell Mansion

April 16, 2016 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$30

Enjoy some Victorian theater, a Mutter Museum panel,  and a glass of champagne at this unique event at the Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion.

Victorian Theatre – The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman as interpreted by Josh Hitchens. Friday, April 15 & Saturday, April 16 performance at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 17 at 2 & 4 p.m.  Continuing the Mansion’s emphasis on 19th century women’s history, a one-woman performance of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s story, first published in 1892, will be presented in the parlor. “The Yellow Wallpaper” is a story of a woman who is locked in an upstairs bedroom by her physician to “recover” from “temporary nervous depression.” Reservations are required. Cost: $30, Member cost: $25. CLICK HERE for reservations or call 215-438-1861.

 A champagne reception is included.

The Mütter Museum will host an academic symposium to complement the Mansion’s theatrical rendition of “The Yellow Wallpaper” featuring a moderator and three speakers, followed by a discussion.

Details

  • Date: April 16, 2016
  • Time:
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Cost: $30

Venue

  • Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion
  • Tulepehocken & Greene Sts
    Philadelphia, PA 19144 United States
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