During this time of pandemic, a new musical in Tennessee on women getting the vote is looking for talent to record some great songs- remotely

A Vote of Her Own, a new multimedia musical telling the story of the last battle to win voting rights for American women by Candace Corrigan and Janne Henshaw

"Originally scheduled for a debut in 2020, we have had to postpone the show until next year," said Candace Corrigan, co-writer of the new musical. "The good news is — we have a great musical. Thinking around the pandemic, we are recording songs remotely, but are looking for some talent."

100 years ago, Carrie Chapman Catt, the president of the newly formed National League of Women Voters was here in Middle Tennessee, arrived on July 17 to Nashville's Union Station. Arriving later that night was Josephine Pearson, the Tennessee president of the Rejection of the Susan B. Anthony Amendment. Miss Pearson would later write that it was 'on the very hottest day I have ever experienced.'"

The next month, until the historic vote on Aug. 18, 1920, was going to be a hot one, all around.

"The musical has a great scene set in the Union Station, with Carrie Catt privately worried, but telling reporters that 'Tennessee is safe for suffrage!'" Corrigan said.

Miss Pearson is equally worried but determined to "Save our fair Ladies" from the vote.

During the next month, both sides worked feverishly to either bring the country to embrace another measure of democracy, or to prevent it.

There are great parts for actors and singers here. We have the speech that African American community leader Frankie Pierce gave at the Tennessee State Capitol building at the first Tennessee league of Women Voters meeting.

In the speech, she agrees that she and her community have worked with and will work with the suffrage women, but that she is only asking for a "Square Deal." Her friend, Dr. Mattie E. Coleman sings a moving song "Have Faith" based on Dr. Coleman's words is accompanied by a gospel choir.

Presently, Corrigan is looking for that choir and those voices that can sing Frankie Pierce's words. We are also looking for some young voices, in particular and a young African American girl, 8 years to 12 years old who can really sing.

Corrigan said that a simple video, even with a hand held phone or something that has been recently produced can serve as an audition.

"We plan to send the band tracks to each of the actors/singers and to get them to record their songs in their own homes."

For more information contact Candace Corrigan at avoteofherown@gmail.com.