From Hollywood to Fisk

Posted on September 18, 2015

 

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Fisk University, my alma mater, will begin its 150th Anniversary celebration with an awesome Pre-Sesquicentennial event. Hollywood actor/writer/director Ted Lange (The Love Boat), is bringing his critically acclaimed play, Lady Patriot, to Fisk’s Memorial Chapel.  The stellar cast stars Fisk alumnus, Lou Beatty Jr. (Betty White’s Off Their Rockers), and Chrystee Pharris (Queens of Drama, Scrubs).

The play tells the story of Mary Bowser, the African-American heroine in Confederate President Jefferson Davis’ White House.  Based on a true story, Lady Patriot reveals an intimate look into the prejudices and patriotism of three ladies who lived during the Civil War: Varina Davis, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Mary Bowser.

This event is a fundraiser benefitting Fisk’s drama/theater program and the General Scholarship Fund.

Great actors, great story, great cause… I’m there!

When: Friday, October 2, 2015 thru Sunday, October 4, 2015. Performances are Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 3pm & 7pm, and on Sunday at 4pm.

Where: Fisk Memorial Chapel

Ticket Info: https://connect.fisk.edu/patriotplay or call (615) 329-8530. Free parking is available.

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