Three Needles & A Suture: 

Bertha Van Hoosen was born in present-day Rochester Hills, MI in 1863. An American surgeon dedicated to woman's health, she was the founding president of the American Medical Women's Association and led a fascinating life documented in her autobiography Petticoat Surgeon. The play "Three Needles and Suture" explores Berthas relationship with her sister and niece as all three navigate life, death, family, personal goals, women's roles in society, different types of motherhood and advancing medicine 

Meet & Greet with the cast, along with tea and light refreshments will be served after the production 

2025 Three Needles & A Suture Credits 

• Alice - Connie Cowper 
• Bertha- Jan Cartwright 
• Sarah - Annabelle Young 
• Playwright - Kamryn Marck 
• Director - Karen Sheridan 

We are honored to be hosting a local performance interpreting and sharing the lives of the Van Hoosen Women. This Opportunity to host didn't come until after our newsletter was published, so we wanted to make sure you heard about it! 

Thursday May 1, 7pm-8:30pm

$5/Museum Member 

$8/ Non-Member 

Advance tickets ONLY. The Museum uses Event Brite for program registration. 

Tickets Available here