The Carpetbag Theatre, Inc: Dark Cowgirls and Prairie Girls

Dark Cowgirls and Prairie Queens is the story of a little known facet of American History. Filled with vivid images, captivating stories and harmonious song, “Cowgirls brings to life seven of the most colorful Black women to emerge from the American West. The play is an imaginative dramatization of the lives of Mary Fields (Black Mary), Biddy Mason (Grandma Mason), sculptress Edmonia Lewis (Little Wildfire), Mary Ellen Pleasant (Mammy Pleasant) of underground railroad fame, and Julia Boulette (fondly remembered as the Queen of Virginia City). This production is part of an original series that has been funded by the Roy Cockrum Foundation in celebration of our 50th Anniversary in 2019; a foundation which enables theaters to reach beyond their normal scope of activities and undertake ambitious and creative productions. Use discount code PENNY4ARTS if buying tickets at www.carpetbagtheatre.org.

Dates: March 29, 30, 31 and April 1
Times: Thursday-Saturday, March 29-31 – doors 6:30pm, curtain 7:00pm. Sunday, April 1 – doors 3:30pm, curtain 4:00pm.

Open to students outside of Knox County? YES
Advance reservations required? NO
Contact: Linda Parris-Bailey, (865) 544-0447, CARPETBAGTHEATREINC@GMAIL.COM