Crumbs from the Table of Joy After Ernestine Crump’s mother dies, her father relocates the family from Pensacola to Brooklyn in a frenzied search for spiritual enlightenment. There, the Crumps find themselves right in the heart of the shifting social politics of 1950s America, which land on their doorstep in the form of unmarried, hard-drinking, Communist-leaning Aunt Lily. Through the observations and narration of Ernestine, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage weaves the tumultuous interplay of race, sex, politics, religion, and post-war sentiment of the era into a colorful and poignant story of one family’s heartbreak, resilience, and joy. Masks are required for Wed eve and Sun matinee performances. POST SHOW DISCUSSIONS: Please join us for a discussion of Aurora's production of Crumbs from the Table of Joy, hosted after the show on the select days listed below. Discussions will be led by Aurora staff or members of the Creative Team, who may be joined by the actors, director, community members, or local storytellers. Tuesday, May 6
By Lynn Nottage | Directed by Elizabeth Carter
“Crumbs From the Table of Joy [is] a small window into the past, and this almost voyeuristic glimpse is worth attention.” - New York Post
Wednesday, May 14
Thursday, May 22
- Lynn Nottage
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Ages: High school and older
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