Join NYCCT for an Adaptation of Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Live at Theatre Row

Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings An adaptation of Maya Angelou's groundbreaking book that will introduce a new generation to this American literary icon playing live at Theatre Row! May 20th - June 5th On a rainy day in Stamps, Arkansas, Maya Angelou has returned to the now-abandoned general store where she grew up and came of age. While inside, the room conjures memories, and she reminisces out loud the events and lessons learned on her tumultuous, painful, beautiful, and extraordinary journey into womanhood. Adapted by award-winning playwright Idris Goodwin and directed by Khalia Davis, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings weaves unaltered prose directly from Angelou's groundbreaking and controversial book and introduces a new generation to this American literary icon. Approximately 55 minutes | Best for ages 16+ Pay What You Can | Suggested Ticket Price of $20 Buy Tickets Now: https://www.nycchildrenstheater.org/show/maya-angelous-i-know-why-the-caged-bird-sings/