Women of '76

An America 250 Event! Step back in time and discover the untold stories of 5 courageous women, both patriot and loyalist, American and foreign born, who witnessed, chronicled and in some cases changed the course of the American Revolution. Featuring the ever popular Rita Parisi! Parisi is an actor, singer, dancer, producer, and playwright with 30 years of performance experience. In 2005, she founded Waterfall Productions to showcase her one-woman dramatic shows featuring women from history and literature. She has received over 100 grants supporting her performances. Those have allowed her to tour extensively in New England, New York, New Jersey and Florida. In addition to her solo work, she has performed in Boston regional theater. Some of her theatrical credits include Mother Superior in “Nunsense,” and Mary Warren in “The Crucible.” Her films have premiered at the Boston International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival. She is a member of the largest acting union in the country, the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Sponsored by the NH Humanities and the Friends of the Meredith Library.