A Simple Herstory [Vassar’s Powerhouse Theater 2025]

Part of The Muse Project and The Tank residency
Created by Jocelyn Kuritsky
Written by Jonathan A. Goldberg
Additional Conception and Consultation by Jenny Turner Hall
Directed By Meghan Finn, Co-Directed by Donya K. Washington
Produced By Jocelyn Kuritsky, Jenny Turner Hall, Donya K. Washington

Returning to Powerhouse for additional episodes-in-progress is A Simple Herstory, a groundbreaking—Webby Award-honored, Anthem Award-winning and Telly Award-winning—multi-platform audio fiction exploration of the 100+ women who have run for President of the United States. Season 2 revolves around the life and times of Margaret Chase Smith who ran for President in 1964 and borrows from 20th century film styles to create a complex portrait of the Senator from Maine, challenging historical narratives, cultural assumptions, and entrenched myths about American politics. While taking a sharp look at the McCarthy era, this summer’s presentation will also be paired with a meta-theatrical reflection on history and politics—echoing the treacherous pitfalls of “hot takes” and the volatility of contemporary punditry.