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St. Lucy's Eyes

  • September 10, 2027 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  • The Shirley Tyree Theater

    2401 North 24th Street
    Omaha, Nebraska 68110
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Description
I'm Obsessed with Saint Lucy's Extra Set of Eyes in This ...

Saint Lucy's Eyes is a 2001 three-act drama by Bridgette A. Wimberly. Set in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968 during the sanitation workers' strike and right before the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the 105-minute play features a small cast of 3 actors and famously starred legendary actress Ruby Dee as "Grandma". [1, 2, 3, 4]

Plot and Themes

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  1. The Setting: Memphis during a tense historical backdrop of civil rights unrest in 1968. [1, 2]

  1. The Central Conflict: An older woman named "Grandma" operates an underground service helping young, desperate teenage girls secure illegal abortions. [1, 2]

  1. The Interplay: A pregnant teenager arrives on a rainy night, leading to a powerful dynamic where Grandma prepares her for the procedure while hiding a devastating personal secret regarding the father of the child. [1]

  1. The Resolution: Years later, the young girl returns as a successful lawyer hoping to reconnect and give back to Grandma

Date & Time

Fri, Sep 10, 2027 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Venue Details

The Shirley Tyree Theater

2401 North 24th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68110 The Shirley Tyree Theater
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