This season included a STAGED READING SERIES, two LFL originals - LIFECYCLE OF A BLACKBERRY and DEFINING INFINITY, all at the MeX Theater at The Kentucky Center; as well as the community outreach offerings of HIP HOP HERC and IN-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL and SUMMER DRAMA programs. In November of 2023, LFL's Staged Reading Series presented THE GREEN BOOK WINE CLUB TRAIN TRIP by Michelle Tyrene Johnson, in which, on a weekend trip with a group of women friends, Marie experiences a time travel adventure, learning from her ancestors' travels while on a journey of her own; and THE HELPERS by Maggie Lou Rader, which is a tale of joy, hope, friendship, and resistance during one of history’s darkest moments, seen through the lens of those who helped hide Anne Frank's family. In March, 2024, we premiered a new LFL devised work starring Morgan M. Younge, based on the writings of Affrilachian poet and novelist Crystal E. Wilkinson - LIFECYCLE OF A BLACKBERRY. We wrapped up our production season with a completely revised and re-envisioned 2-act version of DEFINING INFINITY, passion project of co-founder Trina Fischer, exploring the infinite spectrums of sexual orientation and gender identity. That summer, we once again served the Louisville community with offerings such as GirlSpeak, YouthSpeak and KidSpeak, including the creation of yet another impressive Adelante GirlSpeak/EllasHablan show, named DEAR ME: A LETTER TO MY LITTLE GIRL.
Saturday, November 11
The Helpers
by Maggie Lou Rader
Directed by
Karole Spangler
A tale of joy, hope, friendship, and resistance during
one of history’s darkest moments, seen through the lens
of those who helped hide Anne Frank's family.