“Maggie Never Bitter” is a musical staged reading written by local Tallahassean Theresa Taj Shotwell and directed by Lili Forbes, who also composed the music.
"Maggie Never Bitter," a new original musical staged reading by local Tallahassean Taj Shotwell, is a modern story about love, betrayal, and faith. Maggie, a young teacher, returns home to face the unexpected bitterness of life. Will she follow her father’s advice to be “Never Bitter”? It will be presented on June 4th at the Ronald O Davis Acting studio, Tucker Hall, on the campus of Florida A&M University. There is a show at 2 pm and another at 7 pm. Tickets are $5. Directed by FAMU Alum Lili Forbes (who also composed the music), the cast is comprised of a diverse group of students and teachers and other members of the community. The musical will be staged as a reading, followed by a Q&A session (only at the 2 pm performance), where the audience meet the cast and playwright to discuss the music, the show, and the production process. Seating is limited, so arrive early!
Online sales end Friday 5:00 pm. All remaining tickets are available at The Theatre Box office 1 hour before the two shows. The Acting Studio seats 50 people maximum--"first come first in" at each show. Please arrive early to secure your seat.
Phone: 850-590-1693
Email: etatheatrics@gmail.com
2022/06/04 - 2022/06/04
Additional time info:
The first show is at 2 pm and is followed by a Q/A session with the audience; the second show is 7 pm and will not feature the Q/A. Children are welcome to attend.
Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio/FAMU Theatre
Essential Theatre, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL 32307