Jeannette rankin: champion of persistence

Peabody performs the role with verve and dash, and is as at ease with the stage as she is in wearing the skin of her character. A riveting performance that manages to pack nearly a century of history into each precious minute.

Dorothy Turay for Elgin Fringe Festival Reviews

J Emily Peabody puts irresistible energy into her portrayal of Rankin, a suffragette, and activist who served in Congress,  making a history lesson feel more like a rally. 

Indy Fringe:The Reviews.

This biographical verve and dash one act of the first woman elected to Congress was highly informative and the enthusiastic performance of J Emily Peabody made Jeannette Rankin a name I wont soon forget. 

KC Fringe reviewer, Teresa Leggard

A fascinating trip through the life of one of the strongest progressive voices of the last century . Emily's energy and enthusiasm for this woman's rights heroine is infectious. 

Tim Mooney

 J Emily Peabody gives a convincing performance as the first persistent woman in congress. The story is well constructed with a slideshow of historical photos and costume changes. CHERRY AND SPOON (Mpls)

Writer-actress J Emily Peabody embodies the time and essence of the woman in a stirring solo performance,  

John Townsend LAVENDER MAGAZINE