A spirited theatrical romp through history, this play shows that deep in the recesses of some very wicked women are some important Good Lessons. The overall message in Good Lessons from Bad Women is that we need not see the world in absolutes, but should instead welcome the gray areas.

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE
MEMORABLE MISDEEDS OF OTHERS?

Why do we always heed the virtuous? There has to be something to learn from the misdeeds of others. In an exploration of the many dimensions of “badness,” our lead character, Dorothy, visits a series of historic, disreputable women from different time periods and backgrounds. These Bad Girls help her wrestle with her own conflicted relationship with her mother and the concept of being a Good Girl. After being introduced by Dorothy, each character shares a subtle lesson as she commands the stage. The seven ensuing vignettes are seamlessly woven into one powerful production. The simple set consists of three draped, round tables for costume changes. Music and lighting help stimulate the imagination and set the stage for each unique character, her time period and colorful personality. But each of the characters from history are so vivid, different, and intrinsically interesting, that they create a strong presence and atmosphere on their own.