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.
“Bold, important performance.” The Bay State Banner-Boston
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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?
Tuesday, July 30, 8:00pm, $45
Wednesday, July 31, 2:00pm, $45
Wednesday, July 31, 8:00pm, $45
Thursday, August 1, 2:00pm, $45