Lizzie Borden and Lesbian Theatre:
Axes to Grind

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Sholom Asch's God of Vengeance
Highly entertaining and theatrical, multi-cultural lecture on the history of lesbian theatre in the States, including European American actress Eva Le Gallienne, African American playwright Angelina Weld Grimké, and Yiddish playwright Sholom Asch.Tisch, NYU, NYC.
  • Bates College, Lewiston, ME.
  • University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
  • Washington College, Chesterton, MD.
  • SUNY Geneseo
  • Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA.
  • Univ. of Connecticut, Stamford.
“Ms. Gage’s visit to Washington College was inspiring. Her passion for what she does is so obvious and her intellect so impressive that students and faculty alike were immediately and permanently engaged by her presentation and presence. Washington College is, in part, known for it’s writing program. We have regular visits by well known writers—everyone from Edward Albee and Israel Horovitz to Toni Morrison and John Barth in recent years. I can honestly say I have never seen students so enthusiastic about a guest. Another thing that is unusual and impressive is that she has kept in touch with several of our students since her visit. One of the things I was most impressed with was the clarity of her aesthetics and politics. This is a person who does not apologize for her agenda or the militancy necessary to further that agenda. The amazing thing is she combines that unswerving commitment with compassion, understanding, warmth, and generosity. She is totally committed to her art in a way that is truly inspiring. Don’t let the lesbian/feminist moniker scare you, this is a formidable artist in every way.” --Dale Daigle, PhD., Theatre Department Chair, Washington College, Chesterton, MD.

“Carolyn Gage’s writing, acting, and teaching are explosive. She rips away the cultural camouflage that permits us to accept, to be blind to, the brutal context in which women are still required to live their lives. When my students remember this semester it will be because of her visit. She’s a treasure.” --Prof. George Wolf, Dept. of English, University of Nebraska, Lincoln.