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August 26th, 1920

Soundtrack: Suffs

August 26th, 1920 Song Lyrics

I want to raise up a glass,
I want to bask in the light
Now our generation makes things right
Just think how much more we could do
We can finally finish the fight

What?
Alice

Let's demand an amendment, let's demand a brand new amendment
Why stop at suffrage?
Why not push for complete legal equality?
We could call it something like the Equal Rights Amendment
Oh, the ERA for short, that will fit better on banners

Doris, will you write this down?

For seven years I have served you with the most humble affection
An unshadowed devotion
And I kept a record as you said
Now I want to write my book about us

How can you write a book when there's still work to do?

So girls will grow up learning what we did

So they can learn how hard it was and never try again

So they can learn how hard it was and know it can be done

Doris, let the record show, I'm proud of you

August 26th, Doris Stevens dedicates her forthcoming book to Alice Paul

As long as we're on the subject of next steps, I have news
I want to act on the bay
For once I want to do a thing that brings others joy
I want to represent my people on the greatest stage in America
And yes, that is what Ruzav and Slavska actually historically did after this
Look me up

Track Listing

›The March (We Demand Equality)

›Great American Bitch

›Ladies

›A Meeting with President Wilson

›Worth It

›If We Were Married

›The Convention Part 1

›This Girl

›The Convention Part 2

›Alva Belmont

›Show Them Who You Are

›The Campaign

›How Long?

›The Young Are At The Gates

›Respectfully Yours, Dudley Malone

›Hold It Together

›Wait My Turn (reprise)

›The Report

›Show Them Who You Are (reprise)

›Insane

›Fire & Tea

›Let Mother Vote (reprise)

›She and I

›Down at the State House

›A Letter From Harry's Mother

›I Was Here

›If We Were Married (reprise)

›August 26th, 1920

›Lucy's Song

›Finish the Fight (reprise)

›Keep Marching

June, 13th 2024

August 26th: A Musical Moment.
The change of a recit into a book scene frequently necessitates a balance of naturalism and narrative flow, but in this case, the musical quality enabled a smooth shift. Doris and Ruza's farewells are captured in a melodic moment, allowing them to smoothly glide away from the scene without the necessity for a naturalistic style. This understanding, thanks to Leigh's suggestion, resulted in a more fluid and expressive setting.

Ruza's link to Broadway is an unexpected discovery that adds to the story. Her return to the Great White Way after a century, as played by the excellent Kim Blanck, adds a depth of historical significance and personal fulfillment.

Musical Echoes and Reprises.
This section of the score has multiple melodic and lyrical reprises. Doris echoes Dudley's message, and Alice mentions songs like "Finish The Fight" and "The March." These callbacks not only give continuity, but also weave a complex tapestry of themes and motifs that enrich the plot. As the score progresses, the option to return and adapt previous material becomes an enjoyable part of the creative process. This self-referential strategy adds depth and cohesiveness, making the music and lyrics more meaningful to the audience.

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