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“Dust of Egypt”—Sojourner Truth Drama at The Sheen Center in Manhattan
What could be more timely and timeless than the heroic saga of a young mother's fight to save her only son? Years before her legendary "Ain't I a Woman" speech, the Black activist Sojourner Truth was a young mother desperate to rescue her 5-year-old boy Peter after he was sold and illegally taken down South. Dust of Egypt dramatizes this remarkable, little-known true story and its poignant aftermath. The play explores the price of injustice, faith and forgiveness, resilience, and releasing the past. It is a moving story of loss and triumph.
Dust of Egypt enjoyed a sold-out run at the New York Theater Festival's 2022 Winterfest where it won the Best Actress Award for Desi Waters' stirring portrayal of Sojourner, as well as nominations for Best Production and Best Director for Rhonda PASSION Hansome. The Sheen Center recently hosted a series of sold-out staged readings. It sparked such an enthusiastic response from audiences that the Sheen is now presenting a full production of the play at its Frank Shiner Theater.
DUST OF EGYPT
THE SHEEN CENTER
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024 @ 7:00PM
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2024 @ 7:00PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024 @ 7:00PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024 @ 2:00PM
(Note that there is no evening performance on Sunday, March 17th.)
Student/Senior $20 | Standard $25 | Premium $35 + fees
DOORS OPEN
Approximately 30 minutes before showtime.
Runtime: Approximately 60 minutes.
Located at 18 Bleecker Street in Manhattan, The Sheen Center Can be reached by taking the "B" "D" or "F" subway to Broadway Lafayette or #6 subway to Bleecker Street. For more information, contact: (212) 219-3132 / info@sheencenter.org
18 Bleecker Street
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