Suffragist Sixteen

by Lucy Wang

Written for the New Shokan Kitchen Island Project, Put A Woman On A Pedestal
Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, a 16-year-old girl, struggles with her decision to lead a big women’s suffrage parade in New York City that’s expected to draw 10,000 spectators.

Scene: Mabel’s bedroom, the evening before the momentous parade.
Time: May 3, 1912.

Written for the New Shokan Kitchen Island Project, Put A Woman On A Pedestal
Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, a 16-year-old girl, struggles with her decision to lead a big women’s suffrage parade in New York City that’s expected to draw 10,000 spectators.

Scene: Mabel’s bedroom, the evening before the momentous parade.
Time: May 3, 1912.

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  • Cheryl Bear: Suffragist Sixteen by Lucy Wang
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    An inspiring monologue about a girl with big dreams who is ready to get out there and start changing the world, paving the way for others to follow in her footsteps!

    An inspiring monologue about a girl with big dreams who is ready to get out there and start changing the world, paving the way for others to follow in her footsteps!

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  • Vivian Lermond: Suffragist Sixteen by Lucy Wang
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    The ability to capture a moment in time and place us there is no simple skill, but Wang has mastered it in SUFFRAGIST SIXTEEN. Not only are we transported back to the wider scope of a 1912 history-based moment in the women's suffrage movement, but we get to witness it through the eyes of a young Chinese girl who has dreams of success and conquering discrimination and prejudice. Very relevant, especially in these days of hate crimes targeting Asians.

    The ability to capture a moment in time and place us there is no simple skill, but Wang has mastered it in SUFFRAGIST SIXTEEN. Not only are we transported back to the wider scope of a 1912 history-based moment in the women's suffrage movement, but we get to witness it through the eyes of a young Chinese girl who has dreams of success and conquering discrimination and prejudice. Very relevant, especially in these days of hate crimes targeting Asians.

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  • Asher Wyndham: Suffragist Sixteen by Lucy Wang
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    This inspiring monologue about a spirited Chinese girl -- inspired by history -- is a gift for an Asian actor in high school. It's also a lesson that reminds us hatred of and violence against Asians repeats itself over and over again in this country. Perfect for competition or audition.

    This inspiring monologue about a spirited Chinese girl -- inspired by history -- is a gift for an Asian actor in high school. It's also a lesson that reminds us hatred of and violence against Asians repeats itself over and over again in this country. Perfect for competition or audition.

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