October 18 – 30, 2022
From the Mississippi Delta
a dramatic biography
by DR. ENDESHA IDA MAE HOLLAND
directed by GOLDIE E. PATRICK
Running Time: ~ 2 hours (including one intermission)

“When you are given the space to grow fully, you can bloom into something beyond imagination.”

Director Goldie E. Patrick

This Pulitzer Prize-nominated play traces the story of one woman’s triumphant journey out of a difficult childhood in Mississippi through the civil rights movement and beyond, offering us a gripping tale depicting perseverance, growth, and the resilience of the human spirit.

VIDEOS

Sizzle reel!

Official trailer!

How did you find your voice?

Why you’ll love FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA...

Music from and inspired by the show

MEET THE CAST

“A joyful celebration of survival…”

THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Who we are and who we become is so beautifully tied to where we are from. From the Mississippi Delta is such a powerful autobiographical journey of how Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland blossomed into her purpose, identity, and power as a Black woman from her experiences in her hometown and the people around her.”

Goldie E. Patrick, director

GET TO KNOW THE PLAYWRIGHT

Endesha Ida Mae Holland, Ph.D.
Click here for the biography of this powerful and inspiring playwright

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MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM

Scenic Design
Lighting Design
Costume Design
Composer / Music Director
Dialect Coach
Intimacy Coach
Wig Design
Props Supervisor
Charles Chauca
Directing Fellow
Production Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager

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MORE INSIGHTS. MORE FUN.

Get more from your experience at the Playhouse by joining us for one of our pre- or post-show events!

Taste of Tuesday

Tue, Oct 18 at 6PM

Enjoy wine and food tastings from one of our local restaurant partners. Available only as a season ticket package (no longer available.)
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Black Excellence Night

Wed, Oct 19 at 6:30PM

A communal celebration of Black excellence

LGBT NIGHT OUT

Thu, Oct 20 at 7PM

A fun, pre-show cocktail party for the LGBTQ+ community and friends. Package no longer available. Call box office for single tickets.

POST-PLAY DIALOGUE

Thu, Oct 20, post-show

Ramin Ganeshram will discuss the African American experience in Westport and Connecticut. No ticket necessary — free and open to all.
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OPENING NIGHT

Sat, Oct 22, post-show

Celebrate the opening of each production along with the cast, crew, and creative team. Free with ticket to the show.
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SUNDAY SYMPOSIUM

Sun, Oct 23, post-show

David Kennedy leads a conversation about the themes of the play. No ticket necessary — free and open to all.
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BACKSTAGE PASS

Wed, Oct 26 mat, post-show

Learn how the Playhouse technical staff brought each show to the stage. No ticket necessary — free and open to all.
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DIALOGUE UPDATE

Tue, Oct 25, post-show now a podcast

Neelu Shruti will be interviewed about the rich history of midwifery in the African American community. Recording available shortly.
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POST-PLAY DIALOGUE

Fri, Oct 28, post-show

Anderson Curtis from the ACLU of CT joins the discussion. No ticket necessary — free and open to all.
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OPEN CAPTIONS

Sun, Oct 30 matinee

Deaf and hard of hearing audiences can enjoy the performance while watching an easy-to-read digital screen with the actors’ dialogue.
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Dig Deeper. Stay for the Conversation.

After the show, join your fellow audience members to discuss what you just saw — along with invited guests and experts from the community.

Dialogues and more

 

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MEET MORE OF THE TEAM

Tinika Sadiku, ASSOCIATE WIG DESIGNER
Teresa L. Williams, ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGNER
Dominic DeSalvio, ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER
Jessica Camarero, WARDROBE SUPERVISOR
Nick Schons, SCENIC ARTIST

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Making theater open to all.

The Playhouse offers a variety of accessible ticket pricing options, including pay-what-you-will performances, first responder discounts, free tickets for Indigenous peoples, and more.

See ticketing discounts

 

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Support for programming for this production has  been provided from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature.

This production of From the Mississippi Delta is sponsored by Judy and Scott Phares.

Media Sponsorship for the 2022 season is generously provided by Moffly Media and  WSHU Public Radio.

 

COVID PROTOCOLS

Masks are required for four performances of From the Mississippi Delta: Friday, October 21 at 8PM; Wednesday, October 26 at 2PM; Friday October 28 at 8PM; and Saturday, October 29 at 3PM.

The other ten performances of From the Mississippi Delta, masks are strongly encouraged. Current CDC guidelines recommend N95 and KN95 masks. Please review our full safety protocols here.

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October 18 – 30, 2022
From the Mississippi Delta
a dramatic biography
by DR. ENDESHA IDA MAE HOLLAND
directed by GOLDIE E. PATRICK
Running Time: ~ 2 hours (including one intermission)
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