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Gee's Bend

Gee's Bend Calendar

Special Events

The Rep Set

The Rep Set, the Rep’s group for young professionals (21-40), is back! See fearless, adventurous theatre and attend a pre-show happy hour during run of Into the Woods, Around the World in 80 Days, and Venice. Visit kcrep.org/repset to order today!

by Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder
directed by Marion McClinton

Copaken Stage

Mar 28 - Apr 27, 2008

This charming new play is based on the true story of the women of Gee’s Bend, Alabama and the magnificent quilts they create which The New York Times has called "some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced.” Born into poverty and hardship, Sadie Pettway, like other young girls of Gee’s Bend, learned to quilt at her mother’s side. Considered a domestic responsibility it was also a welcome respite from the harsh realities of racial indignities, spousal abuse, isolation, and despair. Infused with hauntingly beautiful gospel melodies and spanning over fifty years and three generations, we watch as Sadie grows from innocent young girl to talented and respected American artist. From the director who staged the Rep's gripping Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.

Conversation Series

All Conversation Series events take place in the theatre immediately following the performance. Show times are indicated.

  • Meet the Creative Team:
    Sunday 3/30 7:00pm

  • Actor’s Forum:
    Sunday 4/13 2:00pm;
    Tuesday 4/15 7:00pm

  • Scholar’s Forum:
    Saturday 4/12 2:00pm
    “African American Women
    and Storytelling”

Our Scholar, Dr. Delia C. Gillis is an Associate Professor in the Department of History & Anthropology at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg where she serves as the Director of the Africana Center and teaches courses on the Social History of the American Family and African American Women, Gender & Girlhood. Gillis is the author of Kansas City, a photographic history of the African American community published by Arcadia. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Gem Cultural and Educational Foundation.