Fannie: Ordinary Titan
A Theatrical Presentation via Virtual Streaming
JOIN US AS WE COMMEMORATE THE BIRTHDAY OF CIVIL RIGHTS ICON FANNIE LOU HAMER
Encore Theatre and Gallery Presents an evening of great theatre right from the comfort of your own home. This is Virtual Fundraiser and your donations are tax deductible. The Cost of General Admission is open to any donation amount. Virtual VIP includes a commemorative T-Shirt and Souvenir Program mailed right to your doorstep. (for VVIP be sure to include your mailing address at checkout and shirt size) Please note that you shirt and PlayBill may arrive after the showing has aired.
WE WILL SEND YOU AN EMAIL THE DAY OF SHOW NO LATER THAN ONE HOUR BEFORE START TIME WITH A LINK TO THE PRODUCTION
Synopsis
One of the most expressive icons of the Civil Rights Movement is the formidable, yet Ordinary Titan known as Fannie Lou Hamer. Fannie: Ordinary Titan, is a one act play filled with emotional and informative performances from a half dozen performers.
Moments from the Deltas of Mississippi to Washington, DC take center stage in this unique work of art. This expressive piece attempts to exude the spirit and titanic persona of the legendary Civil Rights icon. The captivating deliveries aim to share little known stories about Fannie Lou in a manner which proves authentic and provocative.
Drenched with history, her story is told with both candor and strength. This journey of folk rhythms, poetic expressions and unfiltered truths, is certain to leave its audience filled with a well-rounded evening of laughter, emotion and information.