RESCUE ME: A Musical Journey of Women
Based on the book RESPECT by Dorothy Marcic
STORY SUMMARY:
For more than the first half of the last century, the voice of women in Top-40 popular music has been one of neediness and dependency to angry rebel to responsible adult. From lyrics that said, "I'll do anything for you; just be my baby-even if you're no good and treat me bad- just LOVE me and I'll stand by my man; " to landmark songs, like "I Will Survive" …RESCUE ME: A Musical History of Women is the musical evolution of women in songs- tracking the Top 40 from 1900 to modern day.
Casting: Youth Production: Ages 10-18 yrs
Casting: Adult Production: Ages 18 and up
Audiences: Ages 8+ up
Length: 1 hr
Themes: Advancement of Women; Civil Rights; Gender Equality
Press Kit:
Reviews~ Flyer ~ Postcard
Teachers' Toolkit:
- Theme-Based Discussion Games / Values Clarification Exercises
- Vocabulary Builder
- Story Summary / Character Analysis
- Lesson Plans
- Perusal Script Application
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