The extraordinary life of Frances Perkins—New Deal architect, labor reformer, and first woman in the U.S. Cabinet—told in her own voice. Grounded in historical fact and emotional clarity, this piece honors the quiet tenacity behind public change. Support American Theatre: a just and thriving theatre ecology begins with information for all. Please join us in this mission by joining TCG, which entitles you to copies of our quarterly print magazine and helps support a long legacy of quality nonprofit arts journalism.