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In this award-winning story of triumph tinged with bits of heartache, a scrappy girl-child navigates a changing world and finds the courage to live life on her own terms.
Actress, soprano, and storyteller Tara Lake takes audiences on a journey into the world of African-American Jersey girlhood in the 1980s-1990s – a world steeped in family Sundays, church conventions, and extravagant reunions, weddings, and funerals. In this unforgettable sojourn embracing southern roots, gospel rhythms, and queer identity, one family’s love conquers all. Having garnered acclaim in London (UK), New York, Chicago, Washington DC and beyond, this award winning solo play makes a triumphant return to Philadelphia. Fresh off a celebrated 2023 Summer Tour -- Join us for an unforgettable production of soul-rich theatre, storytelling, song, and poetry! Two Nights Only!
"A tour de force of song, poetry, and story that traverses generations...a ‘newfangled testament’ of the power of black womanhood". -- New York Theatre Wire
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Family Guidance: Suitable for ages 14 and older.
Run Time: 80 Minutes With No Intermission. Audience Q&A To Follow.
Venue: Mosaic Community Church - 123 South 51st Street Philadelphia, PA 19139
Tickets: $10
Accolades: I Know It Was The Blood: The Totally True Adventures of a Newfangled Black Woman has racked up an Artists’ Choice Award-winning World Premiere at Chicago Fringe 2018, a Rochester Fringe 2018 Best Bet press nod (Rochester Democrat & Chronicle), and a “...Not to Miss at Charm City Fringe” press title (Baltimore Magazine), a CultureTrust of Greater Philadelphia 2019 Independent Artist Festifund Award, and the Borderlight Fringe Festival (Cleveland) 2023 Margaret W. Wong Hope Award.
