DRIVING MISS DAISY Will Come to Pittsburg In April And Martinez In May

Pittsburg Theatre Company will continue its Black Box Series at Steeltown Coffee & Tea with Driving Miss Daisy April 10-19 and then at the Martinez Campbell Theater, May 28-30. This beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning play is by Alfred Uhry.

Set in the American South between 1948 and 1973, Driving Miss Daisy tells the story of Daisy Werthan (Sandy Wright), a fiercely independent Jewish widow, and Hoke Colburn (Kirk Waller), the patient and dignified African American chauffeur hired by her son Boolie (Michael Wilson). What begins as a reluctant arrangement gradually blossoms into a profound and transformative friendship, capturing the subtle shifts of a changing society.

The minimalistic staging helps bring a fresh emotional depth and nuance to a story that has captivated audiences for decades. With a talented cast and thoughtful direction by Dianna Schepers, the production highlights the humor, tension, and tenderness that define Uhry's celebrated work.