International Black Theatre Festival - Who Will Sing for Lena? and The Claudette Colvin Story

International Black Theatre Festival - Who Will Sing for Lena? and The Claudette Colvin Story

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 at 2:00pm

  336-723-2266
  $45
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Who Will Sing for Lena? & The Claudette Colvin Story

Who Will Sing for Lena?

The Lexington Players of New England, Brooklyn, NY

A captivating one-woman show about Lena Mae Baker. It follows Lena, a Black housemaid, working in 1940s rural Georgia, and how her dream was deferred by the times she lived in. Written by Janice Liddell. Directed by Sal Jones. Performed by Jes Washington. (Larry Leon Hamlin Solo Performance Series, General Audience)

This performance is double billed with The Claudette Colvin Story.

The Claudette Colvin Story

(World Premiere)
Carl Nelson & Associates, New York, NY

Before Rosa and Martin made their entrance, there was Claudette Colvin, a 15 year old who stood for justice by staying seated. With Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth on her shoulders, 83 year old Claudette shares her powerful, and often overlooked story. Written by two-time Obie Award winner Stephanie Berry and Lawrence Floyd. Directed by Bianca Laverne Jones. (Larry Leon Hamlin Solo Performance Series, General Audience

This performance is double billed with Who Will Sing for Lena?

Location: Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts - Mountcastle Forum/Theatre

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