Step back in time and discover the untold stories of five courageous women, both Patriot and Loyalist, American and foreign born, who witnessed, chronicled and in some cases changed the course of the American Revolution.
This FREE program is presented by and will be held at the Weston Public Library on Wednesday, March 25h at 7 p.m. No registration is required.
A few of the remarkable women in this powerful theatrical presentation:
A Massachusetts housewife who led an all-female militia to capture British spies.
A German baroness who followed her Hessian general husband into the British camps.
A fearless Georgian farmer’s wife who stood her ground against a Redcoat search party—alone.
And two more bold, forgotten heroines who helped shape a nation.
Rita Parisi is a celebrated actor, playwright, and the visionary behind Waterfall Productions, a touring theatrical company she founded in 2005. Based in Massachusetts, Rita has devoted her career to crafting and performing original solo shows that illuminate history, literature, and the lives of remarkable women through immersive storytelling and period costuming.
With a deep passion for theatre, history, and vintage aesthetics, her repertoire blends dramatic performance with educational insight—offering audiences an unforgettable experience that is both entertaining and enriching.

