Jesse Lee Church is Proud to Present A Journey Musical One Woman Show written and performed by Kimberly Wilson
Kimberly Wilson is the award-winning playwright and actress starring in A Journey Musical One-Woman Show about the Black experience. Jesse Lee Church is happy to invite the community – free of charge -- to enjoy this powerful show in their sanctuary at 207 Main Street in Ridgefield, CT on March 5 at 3PM.
In this powerful performance, seven women, whose lives span hundreds of years, tell their stories of faith, hope, and a sense of calling that helped shape American history.
Love and truth form the foundation of this inspirational performance. The women featured in the show include Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks and more. They had the courage to make their dreams a reality that not only elevated their own lives, but also lifted up the lives of people for generations to come.
Music, song, dance and dialog bring these characters, and their triumphs and setbacks to life.
Please join us for the show, and the talkback time afterword. It promises to inspire people of all ages as we tell our own stories and listen to the stories of others with love and respect. This is OUR JOURNEY.
About Kimberly Wilson
Originally from Minneapolis, MN, Kimberly Wilson first pursued theater while in high school, studying and performing at the Minneapolis Children’s Theatre and in local community and professional theaters. She was a founding acting company member of Mixed Blood Theater in Minneapolis, also performing in other Minnesota theatres including the renowned Penumbra Theater. After graduating from Breck School, Kimberly studied Fine Arts at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Kimberly returned to Minneapolis after college and was later crowned Miss Black Minnesota in 1984. She continued her professional acting career performing in national television commercials, stage and touring productions most notably “AINT MISBEHAVIN”, “FOR COLORED GIRLS”, “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS”, “THE GREAT WHITE HOPE”, “GLORY ROAD”, “A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS”, and “RAGTIME the MUSICAL”.
Kimberly Wilson’s A JOURNEY Musical One-Woman Show has been a touring production since 2012. In 2016, she was awarded the Best Playwright Award at the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival for her play and performance of A JOURNEY Musical One-Woman Show.
*Masks are required