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Waking Miss Daisy, a Combustible Company Premiere
As powerful institutions try to erase and whitewash the truth of our shared American story, Waking Miss Daisy confronts the history our culture still struggles to face.
Alfred Uhry's play “Driving Miss Daisy” is reimagined from the chauffeur Hoke’s point of view. With the insightful vision of James Craven and the signature physical direction of Kym Longhi, this immersive multi-media staging brings to life the world of Atlanta, Georgia in the mid 20th century. Uhry's play was inspired by the actual experiences of his family and their interactions with their Black driver, Willie Coleman. The play has enjoyed enormous success, but it fails to tell the complete story. Written from a white man's perspective, it’s at best a misguided and naive understanding of the complicated dynamics of race relations. At worst, it erases the experience of its black character.
Miss Daisy calls Hoke her friend, but can they be friends if she fails to see his life for what it really is? Waking Miss Daisy reminds us that racism affects all of us, with a performance you’ll never forget.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3528329-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3528329-2
