‘Strange Ladies’ opens this weekend

Concord’s B8 Theatre Company opens its new season at the Concord Historical Society with “Strange Ladies” by playwright Susan Sobeloff, Sept 27-Oct. 13. JanLee Marshall directs, with musical director Becky Potter.

Set in World War I, the play focuses on a group of radical American suffragists. The show commemorates the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote. Period protest music weaves through the play, dramatizing the suffragists’ political strategies.

The strong ensemble cast includes Alan Cameron, Zara Chastain, Marissa Clarke, Deborah Cortez, Phoebe Jones, Semhar Negasi, Maureen-Theresa Williams and Pam Drummer-Williams.

‘Strange Ladies’ offers a preview show Thursday, Sept. 26, with the regular show opening on Friday.

B8 Theatre currently has a special offer: bring your kid for free in September. If you have a purchased ticket to the show, you can get a free one for children, including those 22 and younger who hold a student card. Click here for details.

For tickets and theater information, go to b8theatre.org or call 925-890-8877.