Powerstories Theater Stages Play Dramatizing Senator Margaret Chase Smith’s ‘Declaration of Conscience’
Powerstories theater in Tampa is presenting a play titled ‘Conscience,’ which dramatizes the 1950 speech by Republican Senator Margaret Chase Smith. Smith, a senator from Maine, used her platform in Congress to denounce the tactics of Senator Joseph McCarthy and…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 10, 2026 —
Powerstories theater in Tampa is currently presenting a play titled ‘Conscience.’ The production dramatizes the significant 1950 speech delivered by Republican Senator Margaret Chase Smith.
Senator Smith, who represented Maine, utilized her position in Congress to deliver her pivotal address. In the speech, she publicly denounced the methods employed by Senator Joseph McCarthy during his investigations into alleged Communist infiltration within the United States.
The play, ‘Conscience,’ brings to life this critical moment in American history, highlighting Senator Smith’s courageous stance against the prevailing political climate of the era. Her speech is widely regarded as a turning point in the public discourse surrounding McCarthyism and the anti-communist sentiment that characterized the early 1950s.
The performance at Powerstories theater offers audiences an opportunity to reflect on the historical context of McCarthy’s investigations and the principles of free speech and due process that Senator Smith championed. The dramatization aims to explore the themes of integrity, political courage, and the importance of speaking truth to power.
Further details regarding the specific dates, cast, and creative team for the production of ‘Conscience’ were not provided.
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