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Follow Me to Nellie's

In 1955 Mississippi, a hopeless blues singer is looking for a way out, a brave freedom fighter is looking for a way in, and a house of downtrodden women are looking for a new day.

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Description

  • Full Length Play
  • Drama
  • 120 minutes

  • Time Period: 1950s
  • Target Audience: Teen (Age 14 - 18), Adult

  • Performance Group:
  • College Theatre / Student, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre
Follow Me to Nellie's takes place in the home of the infamous Nellie Jackson's, where a hopeless blues singer is looking for a way out, a brave freedom fighter is looking for a way in, and a house of downtrodden women are looking for a new day. In 1955 Mississippi, during the reign of segregation, the price of attaining their dreams may cost them everything.

Dominique Morisseau's play takes a harrowing look at those who risked everything so that all Americans could be afforded the opportunity to vote.

Premiere Production: The play was first produced by Premiere Stages (John J. Wooten, Producing Artistic Director) at the Kean University Zella Fry Theatre in Union, New Jersey on July 14, 2011.

Characters

  • Casting:
  • Casting Attributes: Role(s) for Black Actor(s)
  • Casting Notes: Nellie Jackson's Whorehouse was a real and famous place in Natchez, Mississippi. This story is based in part on my beloved aunt, Ms. Nellie Jackson (called Ainee by her family), a well-loved woman in the community who was known more for her "heart of gold" and the way in which she would take care of people in the community than for the mere fact that she was a Madame.

  • NELLIE (AINEE) – Black woman, strong, unflinching, and stern, with a hidden capacity to love deeply. The Madame of the Whorehouse.
    NA ROSE – Black woman, beautiful yet awkward, soft, fragile, lyrical, and unsure of herself. An aspiring blueswoman.
    MARLA – Black woman, saucy, sexy, voluptuous, troubled, and vulgar. One of the "gals."
    REE ANN – Black woman, sensible, steady, dedicated and unyielding. One of the "gals."
    SANDY – Black woman, sweet, stunning, spirited, fun-loving, optimistic, and extremely sexual. One of the "gals."
    OSSIE – Black man, handsome, proud, charming, strong, and confident. A freedom fighter.
    ROLLO – Black man, nervous energy, jittery, talkative, and lovable. Nellie’s oldest friend.
    TOM JR. – White man, handsome, friendly, and eager. An aspiring do-gooder with a troubled heart. Son of the Sheriff.

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    Follow Me to Nellie's takes place in the home of the infamous Nellie Jackson's, where a hopeless blues singer is looking for a way out, a brave freedom fighter is looking for a way in, and a house of downtrodden women are looking for a new day. In 1955 Mississippi, during the reign of segregation, the price of attaining their dreams may cost them everything.

    Dominique Morisseau's play takes a harrowing look at those who risked everything so that all Americans could be afforded the opportunity to vote.

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