The Root Beer Lady
30 East 10th St
St. Paul, MN 55101
United States
The Root Beer Lady
Written and Performed by Kim Schultz
Originally directed by Addie Gorlin-Han
Remounted by Jess Yates
January 25–February 23, 2025
The Root Beer Lady tells the story of the indomitable Dorothy Molter, the last legal non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters. The story reflects the beauty and hardships of Molter’s solitary yet satisfying life beginning in 1934. The play, funny and passionate, explores her independence, fortitude, and love of nature. Molter pushes back against the premise that her time in the North Woods made her the “Loneliest Woman in America,” as the Saturday Evening Post claimed in 1952. Back by popular demand, Dorothy’s story will delight all, young and old.
“...a warm, enjoyable love letter to the Boundary Waters.” - Pioneer Press