A Revolution of Her Own!™ at Storrowton Village Museum

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 6:00 pm, the first American female soldier Deborah Sampson fights a REVOLUTION in West Springfield, MA!

A Revolution of Her Own!™  features History At Play™, LLC’s (HAP, LLC) Founder and Artistic Director J. Kalaora in an immersive solo performance as Deborah Samson [Sampson], the first woman to successfully enlist, to professionally fight in, and to be honorably discharged from the American Military. The hour-long program chronicles her life: An indentured servant by age five, Deborah grew up in a man's world, where women were naught but second-class subjects. Without the ability to vote nor own property, Deborah knew options were limited; breaking the rules may be necessary to accomplish a greater goal in life. Experience Deborah’s arduous upbringing, one and a half years of active combat, and success as America’s first professional female soldier, through interactive stories and authentic colonial attire. Deborah's passion will take you back in time!

A Revolution of Her Own!™, the awe-inspiring story of America’s first professional female soldier, Deborah Sampson, has been performed nearly 2,000 times in venues across the nation, as well as virtually around the globe. Receiving accolades from journalists, historians, and educators alike, the production earned the honor to be an Official Selection for the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York City. Now, Deborah Sampson travels to West Springfield, MA to tell her incredible story at the Union Meeting House at Storrowton Village Museum, 1305 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA, 01089, on 9 February 2023, at 6:00 PM. An exclusive event sponsored by Storrowton Village Museum. Running time approx. 60 minutes, plus Q&A following the performance. Tickets are $10 and can be obtained at www.storrowtonvillage.com/events. For more information, contact storrow@TheBigE.com, storrowtonvillage.com, or call 413-205-5051.

Featured in news media outlets, including WCVB Boston, CBS WBZ Radio, The Associated Press, and The New York Times, HAP, LLC’s Artistic Director and Founder J. Kalaora has expressed the delight and difficulty in portraying America’s first professional female soldier. Jordan Rich of CBS WBZ News Radio states, “She’s a one-woman force of nature and inhabits these women…it takes people like Judith to bring these stories to life…these lost pieces of history.” The Associated Press described Kalaora as “drawn to characters who seem conflicted about society’s gender roles…Kalaora not only portrays these women on stage, she emulates them in life, starting her own company to portray and educate about ‘influential, but oft forgotten women.’”

About History At Play™: Kalaora established History At Play™, LLC  in 2010 to create enriching historical entertainment. Kalaora is a resident of Massachusetts and a Magna cum Laude graduate of Syracuse University and Shakespeare’s Globe Education Program of London, England. Kalaora has performed on international stages from London to Montreal, as well as venues across the United States. History At Play™, LLC performs their expansive repertoire virtually, in-person, and via hybrid format to audiences around the globe. For information, HistoryAtPlay.com.