A Revolution of Her Own
11-15-2026
Deborah Sampson, the first woman to fight in and be honorably discharged from the American Military, captivates audiences in an immersive living history program chronicling her life. An indentured servant by age five, Deborah grew up in a man’s world, where women were naught but second-class citizens.
As a self-educated master-less woman, she felt a higher calling, and in the final years of the American Revolution, Deborah bound her chest, tied back her hair, and enlisted in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army, as “Robert Shurtlieff.” The American Heroine takes you back in time!
History At Play was founded in 2010 by Artistic Director Judith Kalaora. Offering solo and ensemble programs with an emphasis on women’s history, H.A.P. is woman-owned and operated, with a commitment to employ performers from the region. Founder Judith Kalaora is a
professional educator, writer and living historian. She graduated from Syracuse University and completed the Globe Education Program at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre of London, England.
“History At Play connects the dots between the characters that made up our past and the events they shaped that still influence our lives.” ~ Josh Lederman, The Associated Press
This performance is 60 minutes with a half hour audience Q&A immediately after.
Sunday Brunch is available from 11AM to 12:45PM in the same room with the performance and is not included in the ticket price.
Deborah Sampson, the first woman to fight in and be honorably discharged from the American Military, captivates audiences in an immersive living history program chronicling her life. An indentured servant by age five, Deborah grew up in a man’s world, where women were naught but second-class citizens.
As a self-educated master-less woman, she felt a higher calling, and in the final years of the American Revolution, Deborah bound her chest, tied back her hair, and enlisted in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army, as “Robert Shurtlieff.” The American Heroine takes you back in time!
History At Play was founded in 2010 by Artistic Director Judith Kalaora. Offering solo and ensemble programs with an emphasis on women’s history, H.A.P. is woman-owned and operated, with a commitment to employ performers from the region. Founder Judith Kalaora is a
professional educator, writer and living historian. She graduated from Syracuse University and completed the Globe Education Program at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre of London, England.
“History At Play connects the dots between the characters that made up our past and the events they shaped that still influence our lives.” ~ Josh Lederman, The Associated Press
This performance is 60 minutes with a half hour audience Q&A immediately after.
Sunday Brunch is available from 11AM to 12:45PM in the same room with the performance and is not included in the ticket price.