HOUN' DAWG: Life And Times Of Big Mama Thornton Comes to United Solo Festival

Step back in time with vocal powerhouse Big Mama Thornton, the blues singer, songwriter and entertainer known for her top Billboard hits. This musical comedy shows her experience with racial and sexual tensions in the music industry. Join us on her fearless journey of musical strife and success. What you know as HIStory is truly HERstory. Explicit language.

Director & Producer: Christine Schisano. Producer: Andrew Braata Clarke. Sound & Lighting Design: Ezekiel Kendrick. Costume Design: Brenda Schwab. Choreographer & Publicist: Mark Drum.

Saturday, September 22, 2018
2:00 pm 120 mins
Tickets: http://unitedsolo.org/us/houndawg-2018/

UNITED SOLO THEATRE FESTIVAL is an annual international festival for solo performances held at the Theatre Row in the heart of the New York City theatre district on 42nd Street, currently in its 9th season. Fiona Shaw called United Solo "the mecca of the solo shows in the world." Over 130 participants from six continents will present their shows every day from September 13 until November 18, 2018. Numerous performances are already sold out. Through its mission, United Solo presents renowned artists as well as new talents, discovers original stories, connects artists with their audiences, exchanges diverse perspectives, fosters a dialogue for change, entertains, and now also educates through its professional training program led by distinguished artists and cultural icons. Artists and companies interested in being presented at The United Solo Festival in 2019 are now welcome to submit their applications online at www.unitedsolo.org/submit