Milton Historical Society to present ‘The Waterman's Daughter’ July 30
The Milton Historical Society, in partnership with Milton Theatre, will present "The Waterman's Daughter” at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 30.
This one-woman musical drama focuses in on the life of an unconventional and original woman named Lilyan Stratton Corbin. She was an author, actress and philanthropist who grew up in the remote town of Crisfield, Md., during the Chesapeake Bay oyster boom in the late 1800s. After running away from home at age 16, in 1898, Corbin went from the stage, to the screen, to the page, and later became the namesake for the Crisfield library. She was a self-made success and most known for her stage role in “The Virginian” (which toured the U.S. several times), her marriage to silent film star Frank Campeau, their famous divorce, and her books “Reno,” “Homing,” “The Wife's Lessons” and “The Feminine Philosophy.”
Corbin’s unique character will be brought to life through the lens of a musical storytelling sister named Rose (featuring seven new original songs) who stayed in their hometown of Crisfield and exchanged letters with her sister.
The Milton Theatre is at 110 Union St. in downtown Milton. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15; 25 percent of the ticket price benefits the Milton Historical Society. To purchase, go to miltontheatre.org.
