JOIN US FOR THIS FUNDRAISER FOR SHAKESPEARE BY THE SEA and LITTLE FISH THEATRE
An Afternoon of Stories & Southern Hospitality
Written and Performed by Clarinda Ross
An unforgettable journey through five generations of Appalachian women.
With warmth, humor, and remarkable transformation, Clarinda Ross brings to life the voices of the women who shaped her family and heritage. Using only a few simple props, she embodies mothers, daughters, and grandmothers spanning more than a century of life in the rural Appalachian mountains.
Critical Praise
“Ross is a master storyteller…” — L.A. Weekly
“A simple story, beautifully told… a celebration of southern heritage.” — Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“A theatrical treat… a tour-de-force.” — Charleston News and Courier
About the Artist
Born in Georgia and raised in Boone, North Carolina, Clarinda Ross grew up steeped in Appalachian storytelling traditions. At age 24 she received an Individual Artist Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, which launched the creation of this play.
From My Grandmother’s Grandmother Unto Me became a runaway hit at the Spoleto Festival, appeared at the Olympic Arts Festival, and was later adapted into a PBS film starring Ross.
Clarinda previously appeared at our former theatre location with her acclaimed solo show Spit Like a Big Girl, and we are delighted to welcome her back.
Performance • Artist Talkback • Front Porch Refreshments
Following the show, join Clarinda Ross for a talkback conversation, then linger for Front Porch Refreshments in the spirit of Appalachian hospitality.
Because sometimes the best stories continue after the curtain falls.
This is a FUNDRAISER EVENT to benefit the ACTOR FUND – a fund that supports 100% of the wages for actors in all the shows. (Sorry, LFT Anytime Tickets are not accepted for this Fundraiser.)
All Seats $75
Your ticket includes:
*A Talkback & Refreshments
Straight from Granny’s front porch, enjoy fried chicken, mashed potatoes, apple pie, Southern biscuits and gravy and more!
*The Story Quilt
Share a memory of family story that you don’t want forgotten on one of our story cards, which will then be used for our Community Story Quilt, where your stories and ours will be woven together. The quilt will be on display at Little Fish Theatre once completed.