History fans often wonder what the relationships between famous historical figures were like. The Agitators by Mat Smart provides an entertaining fix to that question by examining the long-lasting, tumultuous relationship between women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The dynamic pair first met in Rochester, New York, in the 1840s. They shared a common purpose and ambitious dreams, but newfound fame caused their respective movements to conflict. The Agitators tracks a forty-five-year friendship through its ups and downs and illustrates how the various testings of their bond helped shape the country as it is known today.
Fri, 8pm, $42
Pear Theatre, Mountain View
