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Elise Bryant, daughter of Detroit (and former Executive Director of the Labor Heritage Foundation), tells her inspiring life story. Growing up in the Black working class – her father built cars, her mother cleaned houses – Elise lived through turbulent times: The civil rights movement, the Detroit rebellion, urban disinvestment and a drug epidemic. Her one-woman autobiographical play pulls no punches and is also a story of hope. rooted in families of origin, families of choice, love and solidarity.

Staged readings, one night only
Potluck dinner at 5:30 pm, Performance at 7 pm
Under the tent at 421 W Jefferson St. Ann Arbor
Seating is limited, RSVP today! tinyurl.com/TAP6-22

Part of Works in Progress, New Plays by Michigan Writers
Also being presented: A Joyride in Memory Care. Ann Arborite Rick Sperling – an award-winning playwright, director and actor – portrays a multitude of characters in this one-man play about his mother’s journey through memory care. We see his dynamic mother Doris – a trailblazing teacher and educational reformer – lose her powerful voice to the devastation of dementia. Sperling also discovers deep beauty, dignity and humor as incredible people live out their last days in a brave new world. A testament to the transformational power of joy and community, especially in the darkest of days.