Theatre Conversations at Midnight Opening Night Reading Series: A Tribute to Woodie King, Jr.
New Federal Theatre Presents
The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae
“A lightly rollicking vehicle of wit, humor, and history.”
—D.J.R. Bruckner, The New York Times
Written by Karani Marcia Johnson
Directed by Allie Woods and Jeannine Foster-McKelvia
Presented by Woodie King Jr.’s New Federal Theatre to sold-out performances at the 1999 National Black Theatre Festival, Karani Marcia Johnson’s play reexamines Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae as they defend themselves against Victoria, an ambitious Black professional who believes their images limit her advancement.
With an all-star celebrity cast featuring: Tonea Stewart (Mammy Louise), Lisa Arrindell (Victoria), Fay Hauser (Defense), Briston Whitt (Safreeta Mae), Javon Johnson (Male/Multiple Roles), Elizabeth Flax (Judge), Angela Ray (Bailiff/Multiple Roles), Bianca LaVerne Jones (Prosecutor), Phyllis Adams (Narrator)
The event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, July 28, 10:30pm
Hearn Ballroom, Winston-Salem Marriott
