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The story of late author and columnist Erma Bombeck, whose writings highlighted the humor and plight of the suburban housewife, is coming to the stage in Pleasanton this month as part of the Museum on Main's "An Afternoon or Evening with …" speaker series.
Chautauqua-style performer Susan Marie Frontczak will portray Bombeck in two shows on July 19 at the Firehouse Arts Center. Chautauquan actors and scholars embody the role of the real-life person in the presentation, talking about themselves and then answering questions as the famous figure would.
"Susan Marie Frontczak has graced the Pleasanton stage once as Eleanor Roosevelt and then once virtually as Marie Curie. Both performances were masterfully done, as Frontczak is not only an amazing actress, but also a meticulous scholar of her characters. She truly makes her characters come alive, either on stage or through the screen virtually," said Sarah Schaefer, the museum's education director and program coordinator.
"The audience here in Pleasanton has been waiting for two years to see Erma Bombeck, since the canceled 2020 season, so we are recommending those who want to hear from the legend herself get their tickets now," Schaefer added.
Part of the Ed Kinney Speaker Series, "An Afternoon or Evening with … Erma Bombeck" will feature separate live performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 19 at the Firehouse. A virtual viewing of the show will also be available on July 26 via the webinar platform BigMarker.
"Erma Bombeck captured with poignancy and humor the ups and downs of a new American phenomenon: the suburban housewife. She brought to American awareness the struggles of women whose lives otherwise felt invisible and taken for granted," museum officials said.
Tickets remain available for the live shows, as well as the virtual viewing. To learn more, visit www.museumonmain.org or call 925-462-2766.
