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The Revolutionists at Des Plaines Public Library

Dates: 7/25/2026 - 7/31/2026


The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson celebrates four women of the French Revolution: Olympe de Gouges, Charlotte Corday, Marianne Angelle, and Marie-Antoinette. Directed by Iris Sowlat, this final stop of Violet Surprise Theatre's touring production performs in late July to commemorate Bastille Day. A talkback with the audience follows each performance to discuss the themes and their relevance in today's society.

Cast and Creative Team for The Revolutionists at Des Plaines Public Library

Cast

Callie Folke
Ensemble
Bonnie Hart
Marie Antoinette
Scottlynn Stroming
Charlotte Corday
Leslie SR Beebe
Marianne Angelle
Kit Kelly
Olympe de Gouges
Allison Fradkin
Marie Antonette
Tera Flores
Charlotte Corday
Whitney Pipes
Marianne Angelle
Pearlie Blue Leaf
Olympe de Gouges

Creative Team

Eliza Tryon
Stage Manager
Eliza Tryon
Music Director
Kit Kelly
Costume Designer
Aaron Harris Woodstein
Sound Designer
Callie Folke
Dramaturge
Allison Fradkin
Props
Iris Sowlat
Violet Surprise Theatre Artistic Director
Allison Fradkin
Violet Surprise Theatre Artistic Director
Pearlie Blue Leaf
Violet Surprise Theatre Social Media and Graphic Design
Matthew Lenehan
Photography
Allison Fradkin
Outreach and Tour Director
Iris Sowlat
Director

News About The Revolutionists at Des Plaines Public Library

THE REVOLUTIONISTS To Continue Tour Across Chicago And Northern IL
THE REVOLUTIONISTS To Continue Tour Across Chicago And Northern IL
May 31, 2026 Violet Surprise Theatre, under the leadership of Iris Sowlat and Allison Fradkin, is presenting The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson, currently one of the most widely produced living playwrights in North America.

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