Written by two time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage,
The Secret Life of Bees is the third of three musical workshops
featured in the 2017 Powerhouse season. Restless South Carolina white
teenager Lily Owens wrestles with her controlling father and a
haunting memory of her dead mother. Lily’s rebellious spirit is
awakened after her black caretaker, Rosaleen is jailed. They escape
their circumstances on an adventure, to find the truth about Lily’s
mother’s death. They’re led to colorful bee farm run by three
spiritual Black sisters, whose wisdom, warmth and motherly love help
with growth and healing.
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