The Man She Was

In this gender-bending play based on her book Memoirs of a Soldier, Nurse, and Spy: A Woman’s Adventures in the Union Army, Emma Edmonds enlists as Frank Thompson and serves as a male nurse, then a spy and finally a soldier.

NOTE: This performance is held at the Grand Traverse Event Center, 738 S. Garfield Ave, Traverse City.

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Arrive Early and Eat Something: Doors will open 90 minutes before the performance and the Event Center will offer food and drinks for sale.

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Ticket prices: $21 for Adults, $12 for Youth under 18 (all fees included). Please read our Seeing a Show page before purchasing tickets.

Performer Families: You must CALL THE BOX OFFICE for your complimentary tickets. You cannot get these tickets online, and we cannot issue refunds.

Please call the Box Office for discounted pricing: Groups of 8 or more, Two-on-the-Town card holders, or if you wish to attend with a Service Dog.

If sold out, we have a Waiting List.

No refunds; exchanges often possible for a fee.