Jeannette Rankin Fights Back
League of Women Voters’ Birthday Celebration
with "Jeannette Rankin Fights Back" by Beth Urech
When: Saturday, February 22 at 2 pm
Where: Woman's Club of Carlsbad, 3320 Monroe St. Carlsbad CA 92008
In celebration of the League of Women Voters' 105th birthday, you're invited to a one-woman show written by our own Beth Urech, LWVNCSD member and cousin to the amazing suffragist who was the first woman elected to Congress — even before women could vote!
Followed by cake and bubbly: Prosecco, non-alcoholic Prosecco and sparkling water.
Hope you can join the celebration!
Tickets $20. Please register at www.lwvncsd.org
Praise for "Jeannette Rankin Fights Back"
"Beth Urech brought Jeannette Rankin to life for our audience, illuminating an important woman in American history that we don't know enough about. Her performance was charming, fun, entertaining and educational, and she received a well-deserved standing ovation at the end."
- Kristianne Kurner, Founder and Executive Artistic Director, New Village Arts
March 18, 2024 performance at New Village Arts, Carlsbad CA.
"You became Jeannette Rankin, and your transformation brought me to tears. Her connection is alive in you today."
"Warm and inviting venue with mesmerizing performance by Beth."
"Educational and inspirational.”
March 3, 2024 performance at Pilgrim United Church of Christ:
"Beth Urech had me believing I was actually listening to Jeannette Rankin speak. It was great to learn about this little known champion for all women. I strongly recommend this performance." Janet Rose
"Magnificent! You write and act beautifully." Jen Delson
"I was enthralled with that spunky woman's courage and resolve for the causes she was passionate about. You made Jeannette come to life." Sylvia Evans
"A stellar performance! So inspiring and uplifting especially today as we struggle with the same issues. Democracy is not a spectator sport, and we would all benefit from participatory politics. Jeannette would be so proud of you!" Sepi Gilani, MD
Performances of "Jeannette Rankin Fights Back"
Saddlebrooke for Ann Kirkpatrick, Tucson AZ, September 24, 2016
Mayeur Projects, Las Vegas NM, March 9, 11, 16, 18, 2017
Wisconsin Alumni Cruise, Costa Rica, March 27, 2017
Las Vegas Rotary, Las Vegas NM, February 27, 2018
Zurich Comedy Club, Switzerland, August 27, 2018
San Miguel County Democratic Party Fundraiser, Las Vegas NM, Oct 23, 2018
Salon in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, March 10, 2019
New Mexico Federation Democratic Women, Las Vegas NM, June 8, 2019
First Annual Voices of Women Theatre Festival, Tampa FL, Oct 15, 2021
Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Carlsbad CA, March 3, 2024
New Village Arts, Carlsbad CA, March 18, 2024
PEO Fundraiser, Carlsbad CA, October 26, 2024