The Kentucky Suffrage Project is a new LFL original production in the works. This devised piece will explore the women’s suffrage movement, particularly in Kentucky, with a focus on suffragists of color. Ellis and a small research team have been delving into this project for the past several years. Quoting a grant narrative written by Ellis, “With so much attention anticipated for the centennial, we knew that the stories of Anthony and Stanton would have a lot of traction. We are delighted that our research led us to Kentucky women whose efforts and passion are just as significant, but are lesser known - additionally, several of them are women of color - both discoveries truly fulfill our commitment to unheard stories.”

A touring version will debut in Spring 2020, with a mainstage production in August 2020 and plans for a tour to New York the following Fall. Devising Director Jennifer Thalman Kepler states, "The stories of Kentucky suffragists are not typically told within the national suffrage narrative, yet Kentucky women fought passionately for their rights as well. We are creating an intentionally intersectional theatre piece, exploring these under-told stories within the context of the national movement. Our devising team is looking at the economic, educational, and racial tensions in the movement as well as looking at challenges to full enfranchisement that still exist today." The Kentucky Suffrage Project runs August 20-30, 2020.