Audience Comments about Women Great of Heart

"Bette Yeager's Women Great of Heart is history portrayed with flair, passion and relevance. All Americans should have the opportunity to be exposed to this talented artist's profound writing, performance and message."  Lori Allen Siegelman, Alabama's First Lady

"A stunning actress. . . There is so much here that I didn't know that I want to know. . . Yeager is eloquent in silences as well as in words. She really allowed me to be present with each battle . . . and be moved by the struggle." Etain O'Malley, American Renaissance Theatre Company, New York City

"History in school . . . is usually told so impersonally that it is boring. Yeager makes these personal stories compelling." Hagit Markovich, American Renaissance Theatre Company, New York City

"Women Great of Heart is not only informative but also inspiring. Several of my university students said that they will make a point to vote in every election now that they know about the efforts made to afford them the opportunity." Dr. Eleanor Gaunder, Professor of English, University of North Alabama

"Women Great of Heart is one of the most thought-provoking, historical, timely and entertaining shows we've ever presented at The Library Theatre. In our nine seasons we have presented many educational events and productions that were very good, but none that has the entertainment value and historical significance Women Great of Heart has. It is important for women especially to remember that it was less that 100 years ago that we actually were recognized as having an opinion worthy enough to cast our vote. it is both amazing and empowering to realize how far our country has come in such a short amount of time. Bette Yeager is a very talented actress who has her heart and soul in this piece she has so lovingly created. We are proud to have had one of the premier performances of Women Great of Heart. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a well written, well performed and entertaining to present to their patrons." Kristl Self, Fine Arts Coordinator, Hoover Public Library

Review of the premiere performance, by Joseph Wilson Ruffner

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