"Little Gun avoids those mistakes. Playwright Sarah Overman captures a sense of the stakes of life for women in the late 1800s, before they could vote or serve on juries or speak for themselves and be heard."
"In the world of the play, a woman could be consigned to jail or a mental hospital merely for being perceived as bothersome; her consumption of liquor could be read as evidence of dissolution by a community of alcoholic men."
"This depiction of Leonard brings her to vivid life, a big improvement over the more typical sanitized rendering of a historic figure lately recognized."
Little Gun: A Tragedy of the American West focuses on Mary Leonard, Oregon's first woman lawyer, showcasing her challenging journey as a Swiss-born immigrant. The play emphasizes the societal obstacles women faced in the late 1800s, including lack of voting rights and vulnerability to abuse. Unlike typical portrayals, it provides a nuanced view of Leonard's life, illustrating the harsh realities women endured. The play aims for a full production, reflecting the need for deeper understanding of historical figures and their struggles.
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