Kansas City theatergoers are in for a treat as “Stew” comes to The Melting Pot Theater. The play, written by Zora Howard, was a 2021 finalist for a Pulitzer Prize for drama.
“Stew” is a drama that follows three generations of Black women as they gather at their mother’s home to prepare a traditional stew for an annual family celebration. While the women prepare the stew, some family secrets simmer to the surface.
Director Ile Haggins describes the play as a universal story despite being centered on an Black family. The play takes place all in one day in Mama’s kitchen.
“It’s a slice of life,” says Haggins. “But like life, it has its dark moments as well.”
The cast of “Stew” includes Lynn King as Mama, Jackie Price as Lillia, SyKnese Fields as Nelly, and Anaya Morrow as Lil’ Mama. The production promises to be a powerful exploration of the complexities of family dynamics and the impact of trauma on future generations.
Haggins notes that The Melting Pot Theater is the perfect venue for this thought-provoking and timely play,
“The Melting Pot since its inception has had a mission to tell Black stories and stories that resonate with our culture,” says Haggins. “The plays there are almost always by Black authors.”
The Melting Pot Theater production shows at the Just Off Broadway Theatre at 3051 Penn Valley Drive in Kansas City, Missouri.
“Stew” showtimes:
Fri. May 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Sat. May13 at 7:30 p.m.
Wed. May 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Thu. May 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Fri. May 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Sat May 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available at KcMeltingPot.com for $27.50 or $23 for seniors or students
