Coconut Grove Theatre Festival: The Feral Spinster Society

When the Sea Wall Cracks

Written by Andie Arthur | Directed by Melissa Almaguer

Amelia Beauchamp has spent her life on the sidelines: overlooked by society, dismissed by men, and living a quiet, independent life in 1912 Ohio. When her fiery niece, a passionate suffragist named Felicity, begins plotting a disruptive Fourth of July protest, Amelia is unexpectedly pulled into the fray. What begins as a civil act of rebellion becomes a deeper exploration of power, sacrifice, and love—including the kind women weren’t allowed to speak of at the time.

Blending sharp humor with heartfelt moments, this rousing, intersectional feminist comedy celebrates the unsung women who have defied the status quo by refusing to play by its rules.

Note: This is a staged reading, and actors will have scripts in hand.