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Sitting Still

Presented by White Mouse Theatre Productions at FSU Globe Auditorium, Tallahassee FL

Apr 08 - 10 2022

Join us April 8-10 at 7pm in FSU’s Globe Auditorium for an incredible story that chronicles the accomplishments and professional and romantic entanglements of British women medics in the First World War.

When WWI erupted, the British government refused to involve women doctors in the war effort despite their high qualifications and the desperate demand for such skilled doctors. The infamous War Office response to the offer of female medics to go abroad and provide medical relief was, ‘My good lady, go home and sit still.’ The play features all queer women characters and focuses primarily on the fascinating life of Dr. Elsie Inglis. This play is also supported by a cast of characters based ... view more »