"Pulling It All Into the Current" is a deeply personal and socially relevant performance that promises to captivate audiences with raw emotion and profound insight. Written and performed by Letta Neely, the one-woman show is a poignant exploration of identity, resilience, and the complexities of the human experience. Using a fusion of poetry, storytelling, and dramatic performance, Neely brings to life multiple characters – from teenagers to veterans, elders to addicts, and queers to teachers – and creates a series of interconnected narratives that delve into themes of love, struggle, and transformation. Her performance is a compelling testament to the power of personal and collective histories, weaving together her own experiences with broader societal issues, urging viewers to confront and embrace the complexities of their own lives and the world around them.
Witness Rhonda's tumultuous path to self-discovery at fifteen, follow Chocolate Marsh's transformative journey of healing and redemption, and join Laprecious in navigating the delicate balance between aspirations for her daughter and protecting her from a harsh world.
Step into the vibrant world of Corner, a flamboyant artist whose work becomes a courageous voice against neighborhood gentrification. Experience the poetic brilliance of Professor Crooked-Leg Boo, a street poet shedding light on the harsh realities of street life, and be inspired by Pastor Manifestese's unwavering faith and motivating words from the middle passage.
"Pulling It All Into The Current" has enjoyed success at notable venues, including Boston Playwrights' Theatre, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center, The Storefront Theatre in Indianapolis, and United Solo Festival at Theatre Row NYC - Winner: 'Best Drama' and 'Best Direction'.
Letta Neely, a versatile individual from Indianapolis, Indiana, is a beacon of creativity and activism. As a Black lesbian playwright, performer, poet, mother, teacher, and community activist, she has dedicated her adult life to progressive, anti-racist, and queer liberation movements. Letta's artistic pursuits explore the powerful connections and intersections of queerness, Blackness, and consciousness.
Written and Performed by Letta Neely. Directed by Greg Allen. Created by Greg Allen and Letta Neely.
"Pulling It All Into The Current" is part of "Dream Up: Invent! Concoct!"
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