Still Singing - A Musical Memoir by Marcia Gomes
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A.P.E. Gallery (126 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060, Northampton MA)
Still Singing is a performed, staged reading of a musical memoir, by Marcia Gomes. It is the story of one Black woman’s journey to heal herself and her family from a cycle of intergenerational trauma. Through compelling storytelling, original songs, and dance, the path to healing is revealed, and the wisdom of the ancestors guides the way to joy.
*The music was stunning, and the acting was poignant and evocative… Never have I seen the portrayal of human strength, resilience, and recovery so beautifully rendered*.— (Carolyn Dubois, retired professor of clinical social work)
Featuring music and story by Marcia Gomes, composer, singer, actor, playwright, and performances by Angélica Canlas Castro, Michelle Dowd, Evelyn Harris, Hala Lord. Directed by Roberta Uno. Please be advised that the play makes references to childhood abuse.