'Two Elizas' to run May 16th -19th at Hermann-Grima House

Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses is to host the upcoming presentation of 'Two Elizas' by Jenny Mercein, running from May 16th through May 19th. Hailed by critics as a "one-woman tour-de-force", this acclaimed solo show delves into the true story of Jenny's ancestor, Eliza Mercein Barry, and her groundbreaking 1847 U.S. Supreme Court case, Barry v. Mercein, which secured a woman's right to retain custody of her child. This 80-minute production, co-directed by Lori Elizabeth Parquet and Ryder Thornton, candidly addresses themes of mental illness and miscarriage, adding depth and emotional resonance to the performance. Click here for more information and tickets