THE ROOT BEER LADY
Written and performed by Kim Schultz
Directed by Addie Gorlin-Han
Jan 28-Feb 19, 2023
SHOW ADDED 2/15
History Theatre, St. Paul, MN
1986. The story of the indomitable Dorothy Molter, the last legal non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters. The story reflects the beauty and hardships of Molter’s solitary yet satisfying life beginning in 1934. The play, funny and passionate, explores her independence, fortitude, and love of nature. and pushes back against the premise that her time in the North Woods made her the “Loneliest Woman in America,” as the Saturday Evening Post claimed in 1952. Dorothy Molter’s story will delight all, young and old.
The reviews are in!
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The Root Beer Lady blazes her own trail at History Theatre (Rob Dunkelberger, thestagesofmn.com, 1/28/23)
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A simple story, but beautifully told (Jill Schafer, cherryandspoon.com, 1/29/23)
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'Root Beer Lady' a love letter to Boundary Waters (Rob Hubbard, Pioneer Press, 1/30/23)
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Enjoy Northern Minnesota...this show is for you (lifeinrevue.blogspot.com)
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Find inspiration in Dorothy's story to live life your own way (twincitiesstages.com)
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Schultz imbues Dorothy with humor, spunk, generous spirit (Arthur Dorman, talkinbroadway.com, 2/2/23)
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Schultz brings the story to life in a beautiful and memorable way (Mary Aalgaard, playoffthepage.com, 2/6/23)
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Learn more about the play
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Sweet treat: Play explores life of Boundary Waters' 'Root Beer Lady' (Jacob Aloi, MPR News, 1/26/23)
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History Theatre shines spotlight on trailblazing 'Root Beer Lady' (Chris Hewitt, Star Tribune, 1/25/23)
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Some Obscure, Some Beloved (Jearlyn Steele, WCCO, 1/30/23)
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Insider look at 'The Root Beer Lady' with Kim and Addie (Friends of the Boundary Waters, 2/1/23)
CLOSING SOON!
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