Chit Chat with Dolley Madison VIRTUAL at Burlington Council on Aging

Meet former First Lady Dolley Madison in Chit Chat with Dolley Madison, a fascinating first-person performance presented by History At Play, LLC.

A historic opportunity to converse with Dolley Madison; wife to 4th American President James Madison. "The Presidentess" as she was known shall regale you with tales of escaping the White House during the British attack on Washington City. Learn how she protected the portrait of His Excellency George Washington! If you are fortunate, you may even be invited to one of Dolleys famous squeezes;" the first "bi-partisan" social gatherings where legislators could mix business and pleasure. Dolley attracted the most popular crowds for her weekly social functions and was always dedicated to advancing her husband's position. Enjoy Dolley's homespun hospitality!

History At Play, LLC is proud to present a VIRTUAL Immersive Living History Experience for the monthly HAP 'n CHAT performance series. The producution is researched, written, produced, and performed by HAP, LLC Founder and Artistic Director Judith Kalaora.

Get your tickets today: https://www.eventbee.com/v/hap-n-chat-chit-chat-with-dolley-madison/event?eid=244000202#/tickets
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PERFORMER BIO:
Judith Kalaora is the Founder and Artistic Director of History At Play, LLC. Founded in 2010, HAP, LLC chronicles the lives of influential and often forgotten figures. Kalaora is a professional educator, award-winning playwright, and living historian. Kalaora graduated Syracuse University Magna cum Laude and completed the Globe Education Program of Shakespeares Globe Theatre of London, UK. As a New England Foundation for the Arts touring artist; Kalaora is a recipient of Massachusetts Cultural Council awards; a four-time winner of the Bob Jolly Charitable Trust Grant; the 2019 recipient of the Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss Lectureship Series Award, granted by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution; and the 2021 winner of the Women in the Arts Award, bestowed by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Running time: 50 minutes, followed by Q&A. Appropriate for all ages. This production is based exclusively on factual events and primary sources.

This program is the fourth installment of a four-part series brought to you, in part, by the First Ladies Forum; a co-op of four nationally renowned living historians who are dedicated to chronicling the influential and often forgotten legacies of the First Ladies of the United States of America."Being first lady is the hardest unpaid job in the world."~ Pat NixonThe role of First Lady comes with no job description, no pay, and no written requirements. Yet Americas presidential spouses have wielded great influence and have always been subject to intense public scrutiny.

What is it like for a woman who husband becomes president of the United States and she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight? Why were some so adored and others so vilified? How did each negotiate such an undefined, yet influential position?

First Ladies Forum shares that fascination, which is why they specialize in bringing some of Americas most fascinating first ladies to life.

Offering a series of four historical portrayals on the First Friday's of the month May-August (excl. 4th of July weekend, when the event occurs on the 2nd Friday).
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NO recording, reproduction, download, distribution, nor broadcast permitted. NO broadcast to private groups (greater than 10 people), or to group housing facilities (i.e. senior living residences, college campuses, etc.). A breach of this policy is copyright infringement. Please email BoxOffice@HistoryAtPlay.com for group rates.

Admission to Livestream is at the discretion of the Host. Guests must sign in to Zoom using the same name they used to purchase tickets. Unidentified users may not be admitted.
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VIEWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Patrons receive instructions, by email, 24 hours prior to the event. Historically inspired music commences at 7:15pm ET. "Curtain" is at 7:30pm ET (UTC-5). Late entry is permitted. Unidentified viewers may not be admitted. A recording of the performance is made available for 5 days after the livestream. Email BoxOffice@HistoryAtPlay.com.
No Refunds. No Date Transfers.
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ABOUT:
HAP 'n CHAT, the franchise producing Chit Chat with Dolley Madison, premiered March 2020. HAP 'n CHAT features productions from the History At Play, LLC critically acclaimed repertoire, along with nationally renowned HAP, LLC Troupe Members and Affiliates.

HAP'n CHAT is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet history's influential and often forgotten figures and to ask them questions that only they can answer, along with learning more about the lives and experiences of historical interpreters and professional educators. History At Play, LLC productions have been embraced by the historical, educational, corporate, and theatrical communities, with programs that break the mold of hi-calibre virtual, in-person, & hybrid experiences.

Follow us on Facebook @HistoryAtPlay for updates and learn more at HistoryAtPlay.com. To become a History-Maker and enjoy our monthly programs, visit Patreon and select the HAP 'n Ecstatic $10/month tier or above.
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History At Play, LLC:
History At Play, LLC (HAP, LLC), founded in 2010 by Artistic Director J. Kalaora, chronicles the lives of influential and often forgotten figures. Offering solo and ensemble Immersive Living History Experiences, HAP, LLC is owned by a non-binary, first generation, multi-ethnic artist. Kalaora is a professional educator, award-winning playwright, and living historian. They graduated Syracuse University Magna cum Laude and completed the Globe Education Program, at Shakespeares Globe Theatre of London, England. Kalaora has performed for tens of thousands of people and History At Play, LLC original productions have enjoyed thousands of runs worldwide. www.HistoryAtPlay.com.