In 1968 while at the height of her career as a world renowned
entertainer, EARTHA KITT WAS ALSO WORKING AS ONE OF THE MAIN LOBBYIST
FOR A GROUP OF YOUNG ACTIVISTS CALLED THE REBELS WITH A CAUSE. During
this time, Miss Kitt was then invited to the White House by Lady Bird
Johnson to partake in a women's luncheon to discuss the issue of the
rising crime rates in America. At the luncheon however, when EARTHA
STOOD UP AND EXPRESSED HER VIEWS, stating that the increase in crime
was mostly due to Americas involvement in the Vietnam War, Lady Bird
Johnson was personally insulted by the comment and shortly after, by
order of President Lyndon Johnson, EARTHA KITT WAS BLACKLISTED FROM
WORK IN THE UNITED STATES FOR THE FOLLOWING 10 YEARS! DOWN TO EARTHA
IS A ONE WOMAN SHOW WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY DIERDRA MCDOWELL, and
directed by Marishka S. Phillips. In one act filled with drama and
music, this play explores EARTHA KITT´s personal re-encounter of that
fateful day in detail. It also delves into her personal journey back
to her power and freedom. Stemming from a life ridden with years of
child abuse, EARTHA´s personal journey proves to be at times a
nightmare of a hurdle! It is one that could only be conquered by the
power of love.MPTP Productions Int'l & The Dwyer Cultural Center
Presents Down To Eartha
Where: The Dwyer Cultural Center | 258 Saint Nicholas Avenue at 123rd
Street/Ruby Dee Place and Ossie Davis Way (recently dedicated)
When:
Friday, January 17th @ 8pm | Saturday, January 18th @ 8pm | Sunday,
January 19th @ 5pm | Monday, January 20th @ 7pm
Ticket Prices: January 17: General admission $35 | January 18-20:
General admission $30 | Senior admission $25 | Student admission $20
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