The Milly Project

237 South Florence Avenue,Springfield MO 65806

11 April, 2022

Description

The Milly Project is a newly unveiled true account of an enslaved woman in Springfield rightfully gaining her freedom over a decade before t The Milly Project is a newly unveiled true account of an enslaved woman in Springfield rightfully gaining her freedom over a decade before the Dred Scott case. The yellowed handwritten court manuscript remained shelved and boxed until a Springfield archivist freed Milly Sawyers again. Archivist Connie Yen and reporter (Jack) Giacomo Bologna have now unleashed this piece of history and we feel obliged and honored to enter the life of a woman who was diligent and bold enough to proclaim and imagine freedom and inalienable rights. We, the teaching artists and actors, extend our gratitude to Springfield Little Theatre for the use of this historic building and the ability to lift the voice of Milly in Springfield.  The first performance begins at 7:00PM and includes an essential talkback. The performance is 30 minutes long and the Q&A/Talkback will last approximately 20 minutes.  An 8:00PM showing + talkback has been added to accomodate all guests who would like to join us.