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Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak On It! at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater

Dates: (10/23/2020 - 10/30/2020 )

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Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater


1101 6th St. SW
Washington,DC 20024

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Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak On It! is a captivating call to action and look at the impassioned freedom fighter who became one of the most powerful female voices of the civil and voting rights movements. Two-time Helen Hayes award-winner E. Faye Butler (Arenas Carousel, Aint Misbehavin) takes on the title role as Fannie Lou Hamer. The rousing production features excerpts of Hamers famed speeches and is infused with powerful spirituals, civil rights anthems and relevant political action.This abridged version of Cheryl L. Wests (Arenas Akeelah and the Bee, Pullman Porter Blues) play Fannie, shines a light on the importance of exercising your right to vote in the 2020 election. The production runs approximately 50 minutes with no intermission. Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak On It! was commissioned and developed by Goodman Theatre and Seattle Repertory Theatre. PerformancesMonday- Friday at 5:30 p.m.Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1 p.m.Saturday and Sunday evening performances at 5:30 p.m.LocationTransit Pier Floating Stage at the Wharf

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