Experience A LITTLE TASTE OF AFRICA in the Big Apple
By: Liz Cearns Sep. 27, 2016
"Sometimes there are questions that people won't want you to ask, because no one has the answer. Ask them anyway." Racism, innocence, identity, humanity - no stone is left unturned in Princess Freckles and the Forever Kingdom; a solo show seeing its New York debut at this year's 2016 United Solo Theatre Festival.
An autobiographical solo seri-comedy about innocence, forgiveness and the journey between the two, Princess Freckles and the Forever Kingdom follows one family through three generations of life in Southern Africa; the colour and beauty of fairytale childhoods wrapped in mud baths and elephant rides, and the chilling realization that not every forever is a happily ever after. Written and performed by South African actress Amy Letcher (Black Sails, Blood Drive), Princess Freckles and the Forever Kingdom invites the audience into the magic and mysticism of the African countryside, even as it opens one family's "that thing we'll never talk about again" box, and dares the audience to look inside.
With its New York debut on October 29, this is one show that audiences won't want to miss! In the words of Los Angeleno musician Adrian Bourgeois; "I cannot remember too many times that I've been this moved and blown away by such a raw and emotionally honest performance.You can bet I'll be dragging everyone I know to go see Princess Freckles [and the Forever Kingdom]."
Date: October 29, 2016
Time: 2pm
Venue: The Studio Theatre, 407 West 41st St, New York NY 10036
2016 United Solo, the world's largest solo theatre festival, currently in its 7th year, will present 120 shows from six continents at Theatre Row: 410 West 42nd Street, New York City. TICKETS, with a price of $20.25 (which includes a $2.25 theatre restoration charge) are available at Theatre Row box office, 410 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036, as well as over the phone at 212.239.6200 and online at telecharge.com. More details can be found at www.unitedsolo.org
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