A Woman of the World

A Woman of the World features Kathleen Chalfant’s compelling performance as Mabel Loomis Todd, a lively and outspoken 19th-century editor who played a key role in popularizing Emily Dickinson. Set on Hog Island in Maine during her 70s, the play offers a candid and intriguing glimpse into Todd’s colorful life, secrets, and insights into her influence on American literary history. Written by Rebecca Gilman, this production explores the legacy of a woman whose personality and actions left a lasting mark.