Girls in the Boat

The story of U.S.A. women rowers

By First Stage

Girls in the Boat

Girls in the Boat (2018-12-11) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

"Girls in the Boat" is a race through US women's rowing, covering year's 1950-2016. Performed by Young Company, First Stage Theater Academy's advance training program for high school actors.

Girls in the Boat (2018-12-11) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Young Company shows are performance-based projects, allowing students to showcase their graduate level skills with full length material, from Shakespeare to American classics to new works.

Girls in the Boat (2018-12-11) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Journalist supports in telling the story of US women's team.

Girls in the Boat (2018-12-11) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

The US women rowers face a devastating loss. They come to realize they must unite as one, hence E pluribus unum (out of many — one, our nation's motto adopted in 1782).

Girls in the Boat (2018-12-12) by Traveling Lemur, Maria Pretzl, and Nathaniel SchardinFirst Stage

Go behind the scenes with Young Company as they discuss "Girls in the Boat."

Girls In the Boat (2018-12-11) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

US women rowers enduring a cold, challenging practice.

Girls in the Boat (2018-12-11) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Coach and Girl 7 work to dock the boat, as the audience learns why Girl 7 is driven to row.

Girls in the Boat (2018-12-11) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

In the male-dominated sport of rowing, they live outside of societal norms.

Girls in the Boat (2018-12-11) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Gold medal or death! At every Olympic Games, the actors made it clear the US women’s team always wanted to win a gold medal, even if it meant sacrificing their lives.

Girls in the Boat (2018-12-11) by Paul RuffoloFirst Stage

Claiming victory, standing for women and the U.S.A.

Credits: Story

Girls in the Boat by Alice Austen

Young Company Performers: Kayla Salter, Emily Fedewa, Mary Jensik, Molly Boyle, Ila Koch, Mathilda Prosen-Oldani, Reese Parish, Selma Rivera, Sylvie Arnold, Jennie Babisch, Kate Lepianka

Creative Team: Marcella Kearns, Director | Megan Watson, Assistant Director | Kristin Ellert, Scenic Designer | Caitlyn De Araujo, Costume Designer | Erin Paige, Sound Designer | Emily Wright, Stage Manager | Elliott Brotherhood, Assistant Stage Manager

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