Having Our Say at George Street Playhouse

Dates: (11/28/2023 - 12/17/2023 )

Theatre:

George Street Playhouse

9 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901
New Brunswick,NJ 08901

Phone: 732-246-7717

Tickets: $25 - $70

Adapted for the stage by Emily Mann, Having Our Say is an enthralling full-length play based on the bestselling book by Sarah (Sadie) Delany and Elizabeth (Bessie) Delany. This powerful production revolves around the remarkable lives of African-American sisters, Sadie and Bessie Delany, who both surpass the age of 100. Their extraordinary journey unfolds as they share their personal experiences, which include growing up as the daughters of a former slave who became a respected professor, establishing successful careers, and integrating a New York suburb.

Authors

Emily Mann

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George Street Playhouse Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Where is George Street Playhouse located?

George Street Playhouse is at 9 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901, New Brunswick, NJ.

What shows have played recently at George Street Playhouse?

King James (3/18/25-4/6/25)
SMALL (1/21/25-2/9/25)
Gene & Gilda (12/3/24-12/22/24)
What The Constitution Means To Me (9/24/24-10/13/24)
Tick, Tick...Boom! (4/23/24-5/19/24)
The Club (2/27/24-3/17/24)
Ibsen's Ghost (1/16/24-2/4/24)
Having Our Say, The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (11/28/23-11/28/23)
Joy (12/7/22-12/30/22)

What is the history of George Street Playhouse ?

Founded in 1974 by former Rutgers faculty member Eric Krebs, George Street Playhouse started life in a repurposed supermarket on George Street in New Brunswick, NJ. Echoing the mission of its mainstage season, GSP's Touring Theatre features three issue-oriented productions commissioned by the Playhouse and are seen by more than 35,000 students annually. The plays presented by the Touring Theatre address issues such as tolerance, respect, climate change and health and wellness.

What shows are coming up next at George Street Playhouse?

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