About Unsinkable Women

Based on actual diaries, letters and interviews, Unsinkable Women brings to life nine famous figures -- including Madeline Astor, the beautiful teenage bride of John Jacob Astor, one of the wealthiest men in America. And, of course, there's Margaret Tobin Brown - the "Unsinkable Molly" herself - whose account of the ship's final moments brings the evening to its dramatic climax.

Lesser-known characters, like stewardess Violet Jessop (who tells of the friendships and loves of the serving crew below-decks), and Nora, an English music hall performer on her way to New York to appear in American vaudeville, round out “the passenger list” of this compelling play.

Created and performed by New York actress Deborah Jean Templin, these vivid portraits are punctuated with period songs, from rollicking vaudeville turns to tender ballads like Victor Herbert's Toyland. Drawing wigs, complete costumes  and props from a classic old wardrobe trunk, Ms. Templin transforms herself, shifting from character to character in full view of the audience.

Deborah Jean Templin created Unsinkable Women during 21 months playing major roles on the National Tour of the Broadway musical Titanic. During this time she became fascinated by the real women who are given voice in her play. Her research into their lives inspired this celebrated account of the legendary liner and its aftermath. Nationally acclaimed as a remarkable tour-de-force, Unsinkable Women has been called "the most affecting and truthful version of the Titanic story to date."

Performance Options:

Full Production: 9 characters with intermission (90 minutes)

Student Performance: 7 characters (45 minutes with time for Q & A)

Concert: 6 characters with 10 songs from the Titanic Era (50 minutes)

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