The Mammy Project - Tacoma, WA
The Mammy Project - Tacoma, WA
The Mammy Project, written and performed by Michelle Matlock
Duration: 90 minutes (no intermission) including Q & A after the show (Q & A length depends on participant’s level of engagement).
Location: Downtown Tacoma. Details will be sent in your confirmation. Please pay attention.
Note: This show is not appropriate for children under 17 years old. There will be adult themes and language.
Please consider making a monetary contribution to this project in Tacoma, WA. A portion of all contributions will go to the theater and the amazing volunteers who are helping make this possible. Thank you so much.
Both performances are technical/dress rehearsals for the production. There may be momentary pauses for technical reasons. Thank you for your patience.
Description: An original work made up of a series of monologues which explores the influence that the icon, stereotype and myth of “Mammy” has had on contemporary American culture. This project weaves the untold history of Nancy Green, the first African-American woman hired to play the part of “Aunt Jemima” at the 1893 World’s Fair with African-American activists’ like Ida B. Wells, who struggled to have Black America represented at the very same World’s Fair. Using original music, storytelling and historical speeches, The Mammy Project transforms an oppressive stereotype into a celebration of the power we gain from knowing and understanding our history.
The Mammy Project is meant to provoke an open and safe discussion about realities and feelings that may have surfaced during the show. Please feel free to stay after the performance for the Q & A.
