{"id":22257,"date":"2025-10-27T14:16:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/22257\/"},"modified":"2025-10-27T14:16:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T14:16:12","slug":"historic-arts-collaboration-brings-impactful-civil-rights-production-to-st-pete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/22257\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic arts collaboration brings impactful Civil Rights production to St. Pete"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A new chapter in Tampa Bay theatre is unfolding as Powerstories Theatre and The Studio@620 join forces for a co-production of Cadillac Crew by Tori Sampson. The play closes Powerstories\u2019 25th anniversary season while opening Studio@620\u2019s 2025\u20132026 season, two cherished arts organizations in the region.<\/p>\n

Set during a pivotal moment in history, the story centers on four women working in a Virginia civil rights office on the day of a much-anticipated speech by Rosa Parks. These activists wrestle with the question of whether the movement\u2019s promises of equality truly extend to women.<\/p>\n

Stories of desegregation and women\u2019s rights<\/p>\n

\u201cThis production reclaims the stories of the forgotten leaders who blazed the trail for desegregation and women\u2019s rights,\u201d says Studio@620. \u201cOn the day of a much-anticipated speech by Rosa Parks during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, four activists working in a Virginia civil rights office wonder whether the proclamation of equality amongst mankind includes women. With remarkable insight and unexpected humor, Cadillac Crew asks: when will the world be ready to embrace women in all their capacities?\u201d<\/p>\n

The play explores themes of activism, representation, and erasure with both wit and heart, offering audiences a chance to reflect on whose stories are remembered and why.<\/p>\n

A Historic Collaboration<\/p>\n

This marks the first full co-production between Powerstories Theatre and Studio@620. The collaboration brings together talent, vision, and community support in a way that amplifies voices often overlooked. The cast features four remarkable performers, Ivy Sunflower, Marjorie Joseph, Jai Shanae, and Andresia Moseley, who bring authenticity to their roles.<\/p>\n

Studio@620: A Hub for Bold Storytelling<\/p>\n

Located at 620 First Avenue South in St. Petersburg, Studio@620 has been a foundation of the city\u2019s creative scene since the early 2000s. It began as a small space for local artists to develop original plays and experiment with storytelling. Over time, it has grown into a platform for diverse voices and for producing work that connects audiences.<\/p>\n

By collaborating with Powerstories Theatre, which is a nonprofit professional theatre dedicated to staging true stories of women and girls to open minds and hearts and inspire action worldwide, Studio@620 continues its mission of amplifying underrepresented voices while providing a space for stories that resonate with contemporary audiences.<\/p>\n

Performance Information<\/p>\n

Cadillac Crew is directed by Erica Sutherlin and co-produced by Powerstories Theatre. Performances run:<\/p>\n

November 6-8 and 13-15 at 7:30 PM<\/p>\n

November 9 and 16 at 3:00 PM<\/p>\n

Tickets:<\/p>\n

General Admission: $40<\/p>\n

Studio Member or Senior: $35<\/p>\n

Groups of ten or more: $33<\/p>\n

Student or Preview: $25<\/p>\n

Groups of ten or more can reserve seats by emailing development@thestudioat620.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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