“Three Needles and Suture” tells the true stories of Rochester’s Van Hoosen women

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Performance

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Adults
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Bertha Van Hoosen was born in present-day Rochester Hills, MI in 1863. An American surgeon dedicated to women's health, she was the founding president of the American Medical Women's Association and led a fascinating life documented in her autobiography Petticoat Surgeon.

"Three Needles and Suture" is an interactive presentation that explores Bertha’s relationship with her sister and niece as all three navigate life, death, family, personal goals, women’s roles in society, different types of motherhood and advancing medicine.

The play, was commissioned by The Lorenzo Cultural Center and had its premiere performances there in April. Written by A. Kamryn Marck and featuring the talented professional actresses: Jan Cartwright as Bertha, Connie Cowper as Alice, and Annabelle Young as Sarah. It is directed by Karen Sheridan. This Michigan history piece is running for a very limited tour. The show runs about 55 minutes and ends with a Q and A.

 

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