Adapted by Cheryl L. West from her play Fannie,
Directed by Henry Godinez
Music Direction and Arrangements by Felton Offard

Adapted by Cheryl L. West from her play Fannie,
Directed by Henry Godinez
Music Direction and Arrangements by Felton Offard

September 17 – October 8, 2020 in Goodman's Select Theatre

50 minutes with no intermission

Fannie Lou Hamer: Speak On It!

In collaboration with the Chicago Park District, Goodman Theatre presents Cheryl L. West’s exhilarating Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak on It!, a FREE abridged version of West’s play Fannie—recently announced as part of the 2021 Season—in the community and parks for three weeks beginning September 17.

Featuring Chicago actor and singer E. Faye Butler, this electrifying call to action is inspired by the life of famed civil and voting rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer—and uses storytelling and music to remind us there’s courage in the face of fire, hope in tomorrow and that we all have a stake in our country.

A Goodman Co-Commission with Seattle Repertory Theatre

The League of Women Voters and local chapters of Zeta Phi Beta—Tau Psi Zeta & Tau Xi Zeta—will be onsite to answer questions about mail-in voting and to assist with voter registration. 

Learn more about our community partners HERE.

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Safety & Seating Protocols

Admittance to the Viewing Area will be begin one hour before the performance on a first-come, first-served basis. Social distancing and masks are required. Attendees should bring their own blanket or chair(s).

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To help cover the costs of bringing this production to our communities free of charge, we gratefully ask for your support in the form of a charitable contribution.

Donors in support of Fannie Lou Hamer, Speak On It! will have their gifts matched 1:1 up to $5,000 by a generous Goodman Trustee.

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