hummingbird theatre co. presents Driving Miss Daisy by Alfred Uhry

hummingbird theatre co. presents Driving Miss Daisy

by Alfred Uhry

Directed by Donald Brian Bartalo

Driving Miss Daisy is a play by American playwright Alfred Uhry, about the relationship of an elderly white Southern Jewish woman, Daisy Werthan, and her African-American chauffeur, Hoke Coleburn, from 1948 to 1973. 1988 Pulitzer Prize

Daisy Werthan (Denise Bartalo), an elderly Jewish widow living in Atlanta, is determined to maintain her independence. However, when she crashes her car, her son, Boolie (Tom Bigongiari), arranges for her to have a chauffeur, an African-American driver named Hoke Colburn (Jahaka Mindstorm). Daisy and Hoke's relationship gets off to a rocky start, but they gradually form a close friendship over the years, one that transcends racial prejudices and social conventions. The story defines Daisy and her point of view through a network of relationships and emotions by focusing on her home life, synagogue, friends, family, fears, and concerns over a twenty five-year period. The play was a Pulitzer Prize winner and is considered to be a comedy-drama.

Performance dates and times Wed. Feb 27-7:30; Thurs. Feb 28-7:30; Fri. Mar 1-7:30; Sat. Mar 2-7:30; Sun. Mar 3-2:00

The hummingbird theatre co. is an independent theatre company that favors new and lesser known stage plays for actors of all ages, abilities, genders, and backgrounds. Founded by producer, director, actor, Donald Brian Bartalo, in 2016, the hummingbird theatre co. strives to present engaging thought-provoking theatre that will help audience members “hover in the moment.”

Cast List Daisy Werthan - Denise Bartalo; Boolie Werthan - Tom Bigongiari; Hoke Colburn - Jahaka Mindstorm

Pricing $20.00 at the door; $15.00 in advance online www.muccc.org

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Previously produced in 1996 at the JCC Center Stage