December 1-18, 2022

A true story written by Powerstories founder Fran Powers with music by Terez Hartmann, Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer is an original musical spanning three Christmas seasons, beginning in 1950 and closing in 1966. It follows the love story, adventures, and trials and tribulations of Betty, who dreams of having 12 children, and Harold, her husband, a Navy sailor. Streaming will be available as a limited engagement, on December 10 and 17.

 

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MISSION STATEMENT: Powerstories is a nonprofit professional theatre whose mission is to stage true stories of women and girls to open minds and hearts
and inspire action worldwide.

Performance Locations

Here’s where we will be bringing theatre to you next!

  • JULY 2026 – PREDICTOR
    Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 151, Tampa 33602
  • AUGUST 2026 – CONSCIENCE
    Location TBD
  • OCTOBER 2026 THE WASH (Co-Production)
    The Studio @620, 620 1st Ave. S., Saint Petersburg 33701
  • DECEMBER 2026 – RAISING TWELVE
    Hillsborough College Theatre, 1411 E. 11th Ave., Tampa 33605

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