STAMP: A Story of Black America and US Postage

In honor of Black History Month, we proudly present the debut of
DATE
Saturday, February 4, 2023

TIMES
3:00 & 7:30 PM
Lobby opens 1 hour before the live theatre production

RUNNING TIME
45 minutes

ADMISSION
FREE! The history, priceless

PRODUCED BY
Weston, GSW Network

ABOUT
In 1947, an odd group gathers regularly at a restaurant called STAMP, where they share stories and discuss world affairs. The patrons have one thing in common; they’re black Americans who’ve all been featured on the US postage stamp. Their daily routine is interrupted when a young girl (Jersey) wanders in for a bite to eat after a trip from the library. She’s needs to finish a report on Benjamin Franklin, the first to be featured on a postage stamp; she’s been told: “No blacks have been featured on the stamp, and never will.” Interesting stories and music bring the education of black contribution to American society, as well as their featured achievement on US postage stamps.

This original production is making its debut here in Joliet and is directed by Weston of GSW Network. “Stamp,” in its expanded version, will be presented for School District 86 at Washington Jr. High on Monday, February 27.

FEATURING the history of:

* BOOKER T. WASHINGTON (DeWayne Nesby)

* BESSIE SMITH (Tammy A. Riley)

* MARTIN LUTHER KING (Roland McClendon)

* PATRICIA ROBERTS HARRIS (Kim Steele)

* ROSA PARKS (Pam Coley)