The Dream of American Democracy
A Social Gathering with Jane Addams
Adapted and performed by Betsey Means
Directed by Eileen Vorbach

Join us for an intimate visit with the founder of Hull House, Jane Addams, as portrayed by acclaimed reenactor, Betsey Means of WomanLore: Performing Women in History.

Stay for tea and cookies with Ms. Addams following the presentation.

About Jane Addams
Addams worked at Hull-House from its founding to her death as a crusader for social justice, dedicating her life to advocating for the underprivileged and oppressed, fighting for the rights of workers, women, and children. Considered a pioneer in the field of modern social work, Addams was the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 and at the time of her death in 1935 she was the most well-known female public figure in the United States.

Betsey Means is a professional actress with twenty years of experience who is dedicated to inspiring audiences through the language of the past. She has performed with the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Shakespeare on the Green, Blue Rider Theatre, and the Chicago Children’s Theatre, among other groups. She is the artistic director of WomanLore which brings to life women in history who have made significant historical contributions. The scripts from WomenLore are adapted directly from the women’s own writings.