About the Show

The Harriet Holland Social Club Presents the 84th Annual Star-Burst Cotillion in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel

written and directed by Colette Robert

music and lyrics by Dionne Mcclain-Freeney

Description:

“The Harriet Holland Social Club” re-imagines a black debutante ball as an immersive piece of theatre. Guided by an Emcee, we follow six young women as they navigate “The Black Society Event of the Year.” This project explores the history and language of “presenting” black female bodies and the interplay of race, class, gender, and economics.

Development History:

Reading at South Oxford Space as a part of Mabou Mines' Resident Artist Program 2017

Reading (excerpt) at The Clemente as a part of Mabou Mines' Resident Artist Program 2016

This project has also been developed in New Georges' Audrey Residency program and at Fuller Road.