DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION: Emma Goldman’s American Years is a new play written and directed by Ashley Hollingshead based upon the feared and famed Anarchist’s life. Starting with her infamous misquote “If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution” and ending with her deportation, DDR explodes the idea of Goldman: revolutionary Anarchist, free-love advocate, and “the most dangerous woman in America”.

A mash-up of contemporary dialogue, pop music, and the text from some of Goldman’s greatest speeches combine to explore the enduring concept of how to live your ideal when the world seems stacked against you. Of course, there will be dancing.

Headwaters Theatre 55 NE Farragut, Portland, OR

Featuring Cosmo Reynolds, Austyn Stone, Virginia Thayer, and kd sweaney

Written and Directed by Ashley Hollingshead

With Stage Management by Talle Selhorst

Projection Design by Tamara Carrol

Costume Design by Debra Muir

Light design by Sophina Flores

COVID INFORMATION: Audience members will be masked, the performers will not be (but they will be testing regularly). We will also ask to see your vaccination card or a negative test before you enter the theater.

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Headwaters is ADA accessible. However, it is located off of a semi-gravel parking lot which can be hard for wheels. The area right in front of the door to the theatre is paved. If you have any need for assistance to get into the theatre please email socialsciencesproductions@gmail.com in advance and we can come up with a solution.