Bricks Without Straw | A Powerful Theatrical Experience

Name: Bricks Without Straw | A Powerful Theatrical Experience
Start: 2025-02-27T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Gaines Theatre

Schedule

Thu, 27 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Gaines Theatre | Newport News, VA

Bricks Without Straw – A Powerful Theatrical Experience
Join us for Bricks Without Straw, a dynamic one-woman show that brings to life the untold stories of trailblazing women who defied the odds, built empires, and created generational wealth. Through vivid portrayals, audiences will meet historical figures like:
Libby Keckley – Mary Todd Lincoln’s seamstress, whose accounts of slavery influenced President Lincoln’s decision to emancipate enslaved Africans.
Maggie Walker – The first woman to charter a bank and a fierce advocate for integration in the Girl Scouts.
Mary Ellen Pleasant – A formerly enslaved woman who became a successful investor in the banking industry and a champion for civil rights.
This compelling seven-character, one-woman performance explores themes of resilience, entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and strategic planning.
Date: February 27, 2025
Location: Gaines Theater inside Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University
Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Show Starts: 7:00 PM
Free Event – Registration required
Parking: Visitor Lot B or in the Parking Garage (number 13 on the CNU map) if the Visitor Lot is full.
Celebrate Black History Month with this unforgettable theatrical experience! Mark your calendars and be inspired by the stories of women who changed history.