Gee’s Bend by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder
* In repertory with The Pitmen Painters.
Performance dates: February 4th, 6th, 12th, 18th, & 20th at 7:30pm; February 13th & 14th at 2:00pm
Inspired by the real-life quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, this play weaves together history, resilience, and art in a deeply human story. It’s about creativity as survival, and the bonds that hold a community together through generations.
Gee’s Bend
by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder
February 4 – 20, 2027
“A glorious piece of theatrical handiwork.”
– Wendall Brock, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“Touching, lovely, and true.”
– Chicago Sun-Times
The true story of a single African American family in rural Alabama in the early 20th Century who created a new style of quilting all their own.
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CREW
Directed by TBA
Stage Manager – Julianna Frasca
Lighting Designer – TBD
Costume Designer – TBD
Scenic Designer – Tom Burch
Properties – TBD
Sound Designer – Juan Isler
ME – Michael Burris
Scenic Charge – Meredith Riggan
Asst. Director – TBD
ASMs – TBD
CAST
Vanecia Boone
Monica Hoh
Juan Isler
Carly Jones
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Discussions of racism, civil rights, domestic abuse, and some swearing.