“When you are given the space to grow fully, you can bloom into something beyond imagination.”
Director Goldie E. Patrick
This Pulitzer Prize-nominated play traces the story of one woman’s triumphant journey out of a difficult childhood in Mississippi through the civil rights movement and beyond, offering us a gripping tale depicting perseverance, growth, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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How did you find your voice?
Why you’ll love FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA...
Music from and inspired by the show
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“A joyful celebration of survival…”
THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Who we are and who we become is so beautifully tied to where we are from. From the Mississippi Delta is such a powerful autobiographical journey of how Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland blossomed into her purpose, identity, and power as a Black woman from her experiences in her hometown and the people around her.”
Goldie E. Patrick, director
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Taste of Tuesday
Tue, Oct 18 at 6PMEnjoy wine and food tastings from one of our local restaurant partners. Available only as a season ticket package (no longer available.)
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Black Excellence Night
Wed, Oct 19 at 6:30PMA communal celebration of Black excellence
LGBT NIGHT OUT
Thu, Oct 20 at 7PMA fun, pre-show cocktail party for the LGBTQ+ community and friends. Package no longer available. Call box office for single tickets.
POST-PLAY DIALOGUE
Thu, Oct 20, post-showRamin Ganeshram will discuss the African American experience in Westport and Connecticut. No ticket necessary — free and open to all.
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OPENING NIGHT
Sat, Oct 22, post-showCelebrate the opening of each production along with the cast, crew, and creative team. Free with ticket to the show.
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SUNDAY SYMPOSIUM
Sun, Oct 23, post-showDavid Kennedy leads a conversation about the themes of the play. No ticket necessary — free and open to all.
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BACKSTAGE PASS
Wed, Oct 26 mat, post-showLearn how the Playhouse technical staff brought each show to the stage. No ticket necessary — free and open to all.
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DIALOGUE UPDATE
Tue, Oct 25, post-show now a podcastNeelu Shruti will be interviewed about the rich history of midwifery in the African American community. Recording available shortly.
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POST-PLAY DIALOGUE
Fri, Oct 28, post-showAnderson Curtis from the ACLU of CT joins the discussion. No ticket necessary — free and open to all.
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OPEN CAPTIONS
Sun, Oct 30 matineeDeaf and hard of hearing audiences can enjoy the performance while watching an easy-to-read digital screen with the actors’ dialogue.
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Dig Deeper. Stay for the Conversation.
After the show, join your fellow audience members to discuss what you just saw — along with invited guests and experts from the community.
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MEET MORE OF THE TEAM
Tinika Sadiku, ASSOCIATE WIG DESIGNER
Teresa L. Williams, ASSISTANT SCENIC DESIGNER
Dominic DeSalvio, ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGNER
Jessica Camarero, WARDROBE SUPERVISOR
Nick Schons, SCENIC ARTIST
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Making theater open to all.
The Playhouse offers a variety of accessible ticket pricing options, including pay-what-you-will performances, first responder discounts, free tickets for Indigenous peoples, and more.
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Support for programming for this production has been provided from CT Humanities (CTH), with funding provided by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature.
This production of From the Mississippi Delta is sponsored by Judy and Scott Phares.
Media Sponsorship for the 2022 season is generously provided by Moffly Media and WSHU Public Radio.
COVID PROTOCOLS
Masks are required for four performances of From the Mississippi Delta: Friday, October 21 at 8PM; Wednesday, October 26 at 2PM; Friday October 28 at 8PM; and Saturday, October 29 at 3PM.
The other ten performances of From the Mississippi Delta, masks are strongly encouraged. Current CDC guidelines recommend N95 and KN95 masks. Please review our full safety protocols here.
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by DR. ENDESHA IDA MAE HOLLAND
directed by GOLDIE E. PATRICK
English 
Spanish