Justice for Mrs. Packard: Asylums, religion, and gender in 19th century Illinois
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Historical theatre has often provided a way to raise and critique current issues. Emily Mann's play Mrs. Packard dramatizes issues of female oppression and religious intolerance that are still visible today. Members of the team from SPU’s fall production of the play will discuss how the realities of Elizabeth Packard’s internment by her preacher husband offer parallels to contemporary tensions in the world, on our campus, and in our own experiences.
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Justice for Mrs. Packard: Asylums, religion, and gender in 19th century Illinois
Historical theatre has often provided a way to raise and critique current issues. Emily Mann's play Mrs. Packard dramatizes issues of female oppression and religious intolerance that are still visible today. Members of the team from SPU’s fall production of the play will discuss how the realities of Elizabeth Packard’s internment by her preacher husband offer parallels to contemporary tensions in the world, on our campus, and in our own experiences.
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