‘The Revolutionists’ to bring comedy, feminism and French Revolution flare to the Hippodrome online
The production will stream June 7-13 as part of the Gainesville theater’s #HippAtHome series The Revolutionists will stream virtually through the Hippodrome s #HippAtHome online series.
A fresh take on iconic French Revolution figures and elaborate 18th century costumes is coming to the Hippodrome, the latest installment in the theater’s #HippAtHome online series.
The feminist-driven comedy “The Revolutionists,” written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Stephanie Lynge, is set in French Revolution Paris and follows four historical women as they navigate themes of feminism, activism, democracy and art. Central figures of the production include Queen Marie Antoinette, journalist and assassin Charlotte Corday, playwright Olympe de Gouges and Haitian activist Marianne Angelle.