Infamous Mothers

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Jonathan J Miner

Strollers Theatre tackles themes of race, equity and inclusion in this adaptation of Sagashus Levingston’s remarkable book. It’s adapted for the stage by Coleman, and directed by Marie Justice. Levingston plays herself in the play, which aims to share stories of women who “went through the belly of hell and brought something good back.”

11/8-24, Bartell Theatre-Evjue Stage, at 7:30 pm on Thursdays-Saturdays (no show 11/22; 2 pm on 11/24), plus 2 pm, 11/11. $20.

press release: Strollers Theatre LTD. is proud to continue its 62nd season with Infamous Mothers, based on the book by Sagashus T. Levingston, adapted for the stage by Coleman, and directed by Marie Justice.

This play brings to life true stories of incredibly strong women who “went through the belly of hell and brought something good back.” A beautifully told piece that weaves powerful theatre by interposing Levingston’s own remarkable story with the stories of six real-life women from her book and four fictional women who represent the struggles and triumphs of all marginalized women.

“I think it’s going to reach people on another level,” [Infamous Mothers' Director Marie] Justice says. “More than just reading the book you can now see it in action and these characters can be brought to life. These women’s stories are so absolutely intense. Sagashus’s story is so intense. It will be incredible to have that played out on stage."