Barnstormer

Book and Lyrics by Cheryl L. Davis
Music by Douglas J. Cohen
Directed by Jerry Dixon

With: Cheryl Alexander (Dreamgirls), Erica Ash (TheATrainPlays), Stu James (Rent), Andre Montgomery (Five Guys Named Moe), Ken Prymus (Cats), David St. Louis (The Scarlet Pimpernel) and Gayle Turner (The Wiz)

Musical Direction by Bill Tinsley
Choreography by A.C. Ciulla
Stage Managed by Robert A. Sherril

Before Amelia Earhart, there was Bessie Coleman. Based on the true story of the first Black female aviatrix, Barnstormer follows Bessie’s revolutionary journey from rural Texas to Chicago and around the world. This powerful new musical is the story of what it takes to realize your dreams in a world that keeps you down. Based on the true story of the first Black female aviator, this powerful new musical explores what it takes to realize your dreams in a world that keeps you down.

November 5, 7-12, 15 & 16 at 8pm; Thursday November 10 at 12 noon.
Talkback Tuesdays: November 8 and 15

Special Panel Event November 7th – African-American Women: Continuing to Overcome Challenges and Create Unique and Uncharted Paths to Success
November 7, 6-7:30pm
Free
Panelists:
Patricia Williams, Moderator, Columbia University law professor, author of numerous books and articles, recent recipient of the MacArthur Genius Award Cheryl Davis, Playwright/Lawyer Natatia Griffith, President, NY Coalition of 100 Black Women Sandi Jackson, Longstanding member of THE LINKS Nadine Johnson, President, Metropolitan Black Bar Association

Group Sales Number (10+): 212-246-2676 x24

Appropriate For Ages: 10 and up