Maria Mitchell Assoc – The Nature of Nantucket – Judith Ivey

This week on the Maria Mitchell Association Podcast, host Joanna Roche sits down with acclaimed actress and Sconset resident Judith Ivey for a conversation about her remarkable career, her Nantucket origin story, and the path that led her from the stage to becoming one of America's most celebrated performers. Judith also shares insights into her powerful new solo production, First, coming to the Nantucket Performing Arts Center August 4 through 13. The play tells the story of Jeannette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, as she reflects on a lifetime of breaking barriers, standing by her convictions, and challenging the status quo. It's an engaging discussion about storytelling, history, and why Rankin's extraordinary legacy remains as relevant today as ever. For tickets to First, visit nantucketperformingarts.org.