“Three Needles and Suture” tells the true stories of Rochester’s Van Hoosen women. Bertha Van Hoosen was born in present-day Rochester Hills, MI in 1863. An American surgeon dedicated to women's health, she led a fascinating life.

This play, commissioned by the Lorenzo Cultural Center, explores Bertha’s relationship with her sister and niece as all three navigate life, death, family, personal goals, and women's roles in society.