Sisters of Peace
by Doris Baizley
Directed by Barbra Berlovitz
March 23–April 14, 2019
Please note: Strobe lights and loud sound effects will be used during the performance
Today, yesterday & beyond. Wednesday nights on the Lake Street Bridge, you can always find a handful of people marching with colorful signs and protesting for peace. Among them, you’d find the McDonald sisters Brigid, Jane, Rita and Kate: legendary peace activists, who grew up as sisters in a large Irish farm family in Hollywood Township, Minnesota. The four sisters all entered the convent and became Catholic nuns who devoted their lives to teaching and peace activism. That’s only part of the story. Their incredible lives come to life in this stirring play that take us on a journey from the security gates of Honeywell Corporation, to the School of the Americas and back to the steps of the Cathedral of St. Paul. Wherever there is injustice, the chances of bumping into the McDonald sisters are high.
THIS IS THEIR STORY! A story of love, passion and compassion – all with a sense of humor that comes from their wonderful Irish upbringing! These Sisters of Peace are Minnesota legends, for sure!
Reviews are in!
- Sisters of Peace portrays fightin' nuns with grace, honesty (Pioneer Press)
- Excellent performances and lively production (talkinbroadway.com)
- Not only a truly feel-good piece, but a call to action to live more authentic lives (cherryandspoon.com)
Learn more about Sisters of Peace
- History Theatre presents Sisters of Peace (Catholic Spirit)
- The McDonald sisters of Carver County are subject of new History Theatre play (Chanhassen Villager)
- Interview with actors portraying the McDonald Sisters Part 1 (video)
- Interview with actors Part 2 (video)
- Kate, Rita, Brigid and Jane - they are sisters of peace (KARE-11)