Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery
A Dunbar Repertory Company Production
Dunbar Repertory Company is excited to present Shakin the Mess Outta Misery at the MAC's Theater this July!
Written by Shay Youngblood
Directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis, Sr.
Show Dates: July 9, 10, 11 & July 16, 17, 18
Show Times: Friday & Saturday 8 PM, Sunday 4 PM
ABOUT THE SHOW
This is the story of a young Black girl's coming of age in the South in the 1960s. Daughter is the main character, a 25-year-old narrator whose mother died when she was very young. She was raised by the women in the community, some blood related, some not, and at the age of 12, she began her journey to womanhood guided by these very diverse, non-traditional older Black women. As she reflects, Daughter becomes a child again, reliving her vivid memories of growing up, recalling the rituals, the faith healings, the stories she was told, and the lessons she learned about survival, healing, faith, and mystery.
THE CAST
Tracie Ashe, Sequoia Davis, Mimi B. Francis, Natalie Hayes, Brianna Kelly, Darrell Larence Willis, Sr., Qualé Lewis, Cheryl Monden, Lorraine Stone, DaNeen Wyche
NOTE: The show takes place INDOORS in the Middletown Arts Center Theater. Tickets are General Admission. Seating is first-come, first-serve. If you require accessible seating, please call the Box Office at 732-706-4100 and we will happily accommodate you and reserve your seat!
