The Agitators

The Agitators tells of the enduring but tempestuous friendship of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Great allies? Yes. And at times, great adversaries. Young abolitionists when they met in Rochester in the 1840s, they were full of hopes, dreams, and a common purpose. As they grew to become the cultural icons we know today, their movements collided and their friendship was severely tested. This is the story of that forty-five-year friendship – from its beginning in Rochester, through a civil war, and to the highest halls of government. They agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and, in doing so, they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Previews (May 25 & 26) Wednesday at 7:30pm Thursday at 2:00pm and 7:30pm Regular Performances (May 27 - June 12) Friday at 8:00pm Saturday at 2:00pm and 8:00pm Sunday at 2:00pm Tuesday at 2:00pm Wednesday at 7:30pm Thursday at 7:30pm Talk Back with the cast after the Sunday matinee performances. COVID-19 Policy: Vaccination card checks and masks are not required. However, masks are strongly encouraged.