Mary Ann Byas-Drake | "Aunt Pookie's Girls" - Stage Play Reading
Schedule
Sat May 23 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Arts Center of the Capital Region | Troy, NY
About this Event
Join Us for Mary Ann Byas-Drake | "Aunt Pookie's Girls" - Stage Play Reading! Free with RSVP
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An intimate, moving one-act play that celebrates legacy, love, and the power of Black womanhood.
Inspired by Destined and Determined to Be a Nurse by Willis L. Drake, this heartfelt work follows a group of women in their thirties who reunite years after the passing of their beloved matriarch, Mary Ann Byas-Drake, affectionately known as βAunt Pookie.β Once mentored and nurtured by her wisdom, discipline, and joy, these women gather again to honor a promise they made to one another: to stay connected and carry her lessons forward. Produced by Create A Space NOW, Written and Directed by: Hettie Barnhill, and Executive Producer: Willis L Drake
Agenda
π: 04:30 PM
Doors Open at 4:30pm for Refreshments and Pre talk
Where is it happening?
Arts Center of the Capital Region, 265 River Street, Troy, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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