Theatre From the Alum

Schedule

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 10:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Housatonic Museum of Art | Bridgeport, CT

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About this Event

🎭 Theatre from the Alum: Stories That Shape Us

Presented by MOJA Productions in partnership with Housatonic Community College

An evening of theatre, film, and community — featuring award-winning playwright Lisa McCree and acclaimed artist Tenisi Davis, performed by professional actors who got their start right here at Housatonic.

This is not just a performance — it’s an experience. Enjoy original plays, a feature film reading, curated small bites, and 9-point wines designed to pair perfectly with the night’s storytelling.


Featured Works
The Artifact (by Lisa McCree)

A gripping story about legacy, identity, and the narratives we choose to preserve. Dr. Curtis Jackson dreams of opening an African American museum in Richmond, Virginia — but one rare artifact stands between him and his vision. His former student Ellie Singleton must decide whether revisiting the “same old slavery stories” is the only way forward.


Additional Short Works by Lisa McCree

Fresh stories that spark dialogue, challenge perspective, and shine a light on underexplored narratives.


Special Reading: B-Port: Resistance (by Tenisi Davis)

Be the first to hear excerpts from Tenisi Davis’s sci-fi psycho-thriller feature film set to be shot in Bridgeport in Summer 2027. B-Port: Resistance is a bold story of survival, power, and truth that blends science fiction with real social urgency.


The Experience
  • Live performances from Housatonic Alumni now working professionally in theatre and film.
  • Exclusive sneak peek into the future of filmmaking with B-Port: Resistance.
  • Small bites + 9-point wines curated to pair with the night’s themes, enhancing your palate and your perspective.
  • A chance to gather with community, artists, and leaders in an intimate setting.

Performances

📍 Venue: Housatonic Art Gallery & Performing Arts Center

  • Thursday, October 23 — 6:30 PM
  • Friday, October 24 — 7:00 PM

🎫 Tickets: PAY WHAT YOU CAN (General Admission)


Why You Should Attend
  • Witness the next generation of theatre and film led by Lisa McCree and Tenisi Davis.
  • Support local talent with national reach — every performer is a proud Housatonic Alum.
  • Be part of an exclusive cultural experience in Bridgeport — theatre, film, food, and wine, all for a suggested $10 donation or PAY WHAT YOU CAN.

About MOJA Productions

MOJA Productions is committed to amplifying diverse voices and producing work that challenges, inspires, and empowers. This event is part of our Theatre from the Alum initiative, which bridges community, education, and professional artistry.

👉 Reserve your seat today — this is more than a show, it’s a movement.


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Opening Reception (Small-Bites/Wine)
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
B-Port: The Resistance by Tenisi Davis (screen play reading)
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Silver Trane by Lisa McCree (Full production)
🕑: 09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
The Artifact by Lisa McCree (Full Production)
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Where is it happening?

Housatonic Museum of Art, 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, United States

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