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Written by Dana Johnson and Annie Loui Directed by Annie Loui Dana Woods, costume design Jimmy Balistreri, lighting design Morgan Embry, projections Nat Houle, sound design and composer John Pinero, stage management
It is 1850 in Los Angeles, and the birth of the Pueblo of Los Angeles is helped along by Biddy Mason, a former Mississippi slave and midwife who walks to California behind a wagon train, and becomes a healing force in the Wild West. “Auntie Mason” becomes a person to be reckoned with: a businesswoman and entrepreneur who takes care of all of her people. The narrative highlights Biddy Mason’s perseverance and commitment as a healer of bodies and souls, ensuring that her spirit lives on in ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
General admission: $19
Seniors, Groups 10+, UCI Faculty & Staff: $16
Arts Packages: $15
UCI Students & Children under 17: $12
Current, fulltime UCI Students are eligible for the Student Arts Pass.
UCI Faculty, Alumni, Staff, Emeriti and Retirees may enjoy the FAStER Pass.
Phone: 9498242787
Email: artsinfo@uci.edu
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
Additional time info:
Performances
Evenings: Dec. 1, 2, 3 at 8:00 p.m.
Matinees: Dec. 3, 4* at 2:00 p.m.
Evening: Dec. 4 at 7:00 p.m.
* Please join us for a TalkBack with cast & crew, after the 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on Sun., Dec. 4.
LOCATION
University of California Irvine, Contemporary Arts Center, Irvine, CA 92617, Irvine, CA 92617