People’s Light Brings excerpts of “The Woman Question” to CVKH

CVKH was chosen by People’s Light Theatre for an In-Community Presentations of their new production, The Woman Question. A new play with local roots, The Woman Question unearths the stories of medical pioneers who led the charge for women’s health and reproductive freedom 150 years ago. This world premiere docu-fantasy follows the 1894 class of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, an intrepid cohort of students whose struggles and joys reverberate across centuries. Written and performed by acclaimed theatre-maker Suli Holum (Hurricane Diane) in collaboration with Company Artist Melanye Finister (A Raisin in the Sun) and a remarkable cast and creative team, The Woman Question blends archival research, flights of collective imagination, and a delightful, Victorian-infused theatricality.

As part of their grant funding, People’s Light Theatre was given the opportunity to offer excerpts of the play to selected community audiences, and CVKH is thrilled to be included as one such site. This connection with People’s Light builds on the relationship we established with them in 2025, when their production, “Illuminating Bayard Rustin” was presented at CVKH as the inaugural event of our new Local History series. The video of that event is available at our YouTube channel:

This event is free and open to the public.