Get ready for a powerful and moving theatrical experience from PCPA with “The Agitators,” a compelling drama about the enduring friendship between iconic American figures Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony, comes to life in the Marian Theatre from August 22 through August 25 and August 29 through September 8 at Solvang Festival Theater.
The Agitators revolve around young abolitionists, Frederick Douglass, and Susan B. Anthony, are full of dreams and seemingly common purpose when they meet in Rochester, New York in the 1840s and form an unexpected friendship. Mat Smart’s historical play of rebellion and revolution, personal passion and sacrifice, reverberates powerfully in our America of today.
“Good stories engage my interest, arouse my feelings, and agitate my thinking. This play inspires curiosity in me. I love history. I don’t know how a curious mind can not love history. Still, it’s intrinsically difficult to do a play about real people, that treats upon real events, but that is not a documentary of their lives. We feel obliged to ‘get it right’ and that can be creatively stultifying.” – Mark Booher
The creative team includes Director Mark Booher, Costume Designer Skyla Robison, Lighting Designer Amber Whatley, Scenic Designer Jason Bolen, Sound Designer Nat Houle and Stage Manager Lolly Tolan. The cast includes Polly Firestone Walker as Susan B. Anthony and Cordell Cole (member, Actors’ Equity Association) as Frederick Douglass. Together, the pair create an electric chemistry that drives the narrative forward, making The Agitators a must-see for theatergoers.
To purchase tickets for the show, please visit www.pcpa.org or call the box office at (805) 928-8313. If you bring a group of 12 or more, you can save 25% to 30%! For more information, contact Kelly Stegall at (805) 922-7731 ext. 4150. If you’re interested in reviewing a show, please reach out to Yanelly Garcia at [email protected].