New York City
Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery combines storytelling, music and dance to recount a young black girl’s coming of age in the South in the 1960’s.
Daughter, the 25 year old narrator whose mother died when she was young, was raised by the women in the community who taught her about survival, healing, faith, and mystery. At the age of 12, she began her journey to womanhood guided by these very diverse, non-traditional, black women. As she reflects, Daughter becomes a child again reliving her vivid memories.
“a stunning play…offers a completely engaging, satisfying, and tremendously moving evening of theatre.”
– off off broadway review
“a joyous, exuberant play about a young woman’s coming of age”
– nytheatre.com
Appropriate for ages: 13 and up
2162 Broadway,
New York,
10024
Performances begin: June 6, 2024
Get discount tickets to see NYC! The Players Theatre Short Play Festival 2024
Final performance: June 2, 2024