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That Woman - The Monologue Show

By Tennessee Playwrights Studio

Created by Molly Breen & Angela Gimlin

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History you didn’t learn in school. Broken dreams. Deportation. Murder. Courage. Resilience. Stories of women involved w/ JFK, including: Blaze Starr, Mimi Alford, Mary Meyer, Judith Exner & Jackie Kennedy.
Sexual content,Violence
The creators say this show is appropriate for ages 16 and up
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Cast and Crew
Alison Anderson
Mary Pinchot Meyer
Alison Anderson is delighted to be a part of this compelling production! She has appeared in various shows with local theaters including Theatre in the Round, Guthrie Theater, Cromulent Shakespeare Company, Freshwater Theatre, Shakespeare and Company, Lyric Arts, Theater Terra Firma, Stages Theater, many varied productions in the Fringe Festival over the years, and others. She is a company member of both Fearless Comedy Productions and Smartmouth Comedy Company.
Molly Breen
Co-Creator/Director/Mimi Alford
Molly Breen (along with Angela Gimlin) is the co-creator of THAT WOMAN - THE MONOLOGUE SHOW, which originally premiered as a full-length production in tandem with THAT WOMAN - THE DANCE SHOW at the Darkhorse Theater. She is the director of Tennessee Playwrights Studio, a theatre company and playwright development lab in Nashville, and she loves creating opportunities for theatre artists. As an actor, she has appeared in over 50 theatre productions in Nashville, Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles and more. Her monologue from the show, Mimi Alford, will appear in the upcoming collection, FROZEN WOMEN/FLOWING THOUGHTS, published by Venus Theatre, the longest-running regional women's theatre in the United States. As a writer, she has received fellowships with the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and the Mary Anderson Center for the Arts, and she is represented by the McCray Agency for film, television and commercial work.
Emma Bucknam
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Emma Bucknam is a recent graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University, where she attained her BFA in Acting with a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Some of her favorite roles while at school included Eurydice (Eurydice), Olivia (Twelfth Night), and Tottie (Bondagers). This summer, she was also excited to be a member of the understudy company at the Great River Shakespeare Festival. She would like to thank her family and friends for their ongoing support!
Emma Kessler
Ellen Rometsch
Emma Kessler is thrilled to make her MN Fringe debut! Emma studied Theatre Arts at the University of Minnesota, where she graduated in 2021. Since then she has worn many hats as an actress, playwright, and director in various productions in and around the Twin Cities. More information on her work can be found at emmakkessler.com. She would like to thank her wonderful friends and family for all their love and support.
Haley McCormick Jenkins
Blaze Starr
Haley McCormick Jenkins is excited to be performing in her 3rd Fringe Festival in as many states. Previous festivals include the Philly Fringe and Salt Lake Fringe. She has a BFA in acting from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia and has been seen on stages through Pennsylvania and Utah. She now lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two badass daughters.
Simone Reno
Judith Exner
Simone Reno is a trained actor in the Twin Cities who grew up in St. Paul. She is excited to be a part of That Woman - The Monologue Show. Her most recent work was voice acting for a short film. She is fluent in French. When she isn’t performing she likes to read, cook, and bake.
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Nominated for three Nashville First Night Awards, including OUTSTANDING PLAY,  OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL WORK AND OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE

FROM THE CRITICS

“That woman.” How many times have we heard stories about “that woman” or “those women” to denote perceived undesirable female figures in history who happened to have sexual encounters with those in power? Focusing on stories buried in the history of one of the most revered presidents, “That Woman” is an absolute must-see of the festival. 

Beautifully written by Tennessee Playwrights Studio, directed by Molly Breen, and sublimely acted by Kisha Banister, Molly Breen, Jessie Paxton, Lauren Smith, Brioni Garvin, and Jessica Whitfield, the series of monologues is profoundly moving and speaks not only to the period these women lived through but also to all generations of women who have been pushed to the sidelines of history behind the mighty men who used them. These monologues represent the beautiful spectrum of feminine energies, from a brash burlesque performer to the calculated brain of the First Lady, illuminating unapologetically those who some would simply apply the label of whore, slut, harlot, floozy, and prostitute. This ensemble of women achieves what is rarely accomplished in a series of monologues; they create a cohesive story of the astounding women JFK had the pleasure to have known during his short but illustrative time in the White House, culminating in the most calculated monologue of the entire show. 

In historical justice, unfaithful men receive the lightest sentencing while women receive the harshest narratives. “That Woman” magnificently elevates the unsung voices of strong, resilient, and remarkable women whose stories have been grossly forgotten through honest, conversational, and sincere monologues. This production is not one to be missed and is a model for future historically based performances. Brava. Bravissima. ---Ethan Platt, KC Fringe Reviews

"Several of Nashville’s finest creatives conceptualized, wrote, produced, directed, designed, stage managed, crafted and performed pieces that reach beyond decades of headlines, books and broadcast documentaries regarding President Kennedy’s extramarital affairs for the humanity, and individuality, of the women either revealed or alleged to have been involved with him as well as his wife of 10 years."  Evans Donnell, Stagecritic.com

“It's a must-see production for anyone who supports and appreciates original theater, as well as anyone with a genuine interest in some forgotten or unknown events in recent American history. Moreover, That Woman should be required viewing for anyone eager to witness frank and personal interpretations of the women whose lives are connected because of their relationships with the President whose life was ended tragically and abruptly on November 22, 1963.”  Jef Ellis, BroadwayWorld Nashville

AUDIENCE REVIEWS FROM KC FRINGE (First stop on 2024 Fringe Tour):

  1. The actresses in the “That Woman” cast delivered powerful performances. This performance is definitely one to put on your “must see” Fringe play list.

    Brioni Garvin, an African-American actress, plays the part of Judith Exner, an Irish/German socialite with Mafia connections. Garvin’s performance was outstanding. One could argue the realistic casting choices in “That Woman.” If the reason to include a Black mistress was to spur discussion, “That Woman’s” casting selection excelled and should be applauded. If these female casting choices represent the full spectrum of every woman exploited by JFK, the selection is genius.

    Although history paints Kennedy as a racial justice advocate, his platform was different from his well-documented personal statements. A “The New Yorker” article (2020) explained, “For Kennedy in the 1950s, it wasn’t anything in the range of what we’d now regard as social justice, especially racial justice. Something else was at the top of the list of moral absolutes for him: maximizing the national power, wealth, and influence of the United States.”

    “That Woman” is raw, gripping, and emotional. ***** Five stars.

  2. “That Woman” is a compelling monologue show that is worth seeing. The creators of this piece treat the characters as real human beings. In the hands of the wrong people, this show could have been tabloidish and preachy. I was especially drawn by the stories of Blaze Starr and Mimi Alford, who is played by the show’s director and co-creator Molly Breen.

  3. “That Woman” was an interesting and insightful look into some of the women involved with JFK. I never knew there were so many documented instances of JFK’s infidelities. I throughly enjoyed each monologue and each actress. Some were somber (Mary Pinchot Meyer – Lauren Smith) and other’s were outrageous (Blaze Starr – Jessie Paxton) just as the women they played. I think the cast did a great job and had the audience hooked from the very beginning. I would recommend this Fringe play to anyone and everyone! Great job everyone!

  4. That Women is a wonderful show…. A Must See! All actresses are amazing!! Really enjoyed the monologues of Blaze Starr and Mimi Alford.

  5. When a show is a series of monologues, it’s easy to expect a weak one–and I didn’t find one here. Every one of the six monologues of stories imagined from the perspectives of women involved with John F. Kennedy is powerful, well-written, and most importantly, well-delivered. All six actors do a wonderful job, including Jessica Whitfield who is very convincing as Jackie Kennedy. There was a great mix of pathos and humor depending on the monologue, and it was always fascinating to watch and listen to. “These Women” in “That Woman” are telling us something, and it’d do us all good to listen.

    • The insight into some of the lesser known mistresses was great. Hearing from the perspective of the women involved is so interesting. The cast was excellent, as well as the writing.

  6. Absolutely a MUST SEE performance. Incredibly well-written. Flawlessly performed. Riveting, from start to finish. What could have been a tawdry, gossipy indulgence was instead a surprisingly personal, heartfelt introduction to six unique individuals who happened to share a common thread. Intelligent. Informative. Insightful. I simply can’t say enough good things!

  7. The show concept is fascinating. These stories have been overlooked and it’s great that we get to hear them. The actors bring depth and humor and do a great job of painting a picture for the audience.

  8. I found myself surprised how much I enjoyed the show. There are several standout performances, and the actors ROCKED their monologues. Great characterizations and levels to their stories.

  9. I thoroughly enjoyed this show and the cast members were absolutely phenomenal.

  10. This play was very well written. And even better performed. It would have fallen into gossipy drivel. But it didn’t.

Monologues written by:

Mary McCallum (Ellen Rometsch)

Molly Breen (Mimi Alford)

Angela Gimlin (Blaze Starr)

Dianne DeWald (Mary Pinchot Meyer)

Elizabeth Turner (Judith Exner)

Ang Madaline-Johnson (Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis)

Bios of co-creators

Molly Breen (co-creator) see cast bios.

Angela Gimlin (co-creator) has been active on the Nashville theater scene for close to 20 years. She is best known for being the Founder and COO of the Inebriated Shakespeare Theater Company. She is a huge fan of improv and, obviously, Shakespeare. Some of her favorite past roles include Queen Gertrude in Hamlet and Cecily in The Importance of Being Earnest. Obviously, she gravitates and embraces strong female roles. When she isn’t treading the boards, you can find her cheering on her two favorite teams – the Oklahoma Sooners and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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