Makeshifts & Realities

Makeshifts & Realities, written by Gertrude Robins and first performed in 1908, follows sisters Caroline and Dolly Parker as they navigate financial instability in their late 20s and early 30s. The play explores their limited choices regarding work and potential suitors in a society that constrains women's options. Notably, it includes a scene depicting an assault, highlighting the challenges faced by women during this era.