Registration opens Jan. 6
On Friday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. enjoy an evocative evening with Becky Stone, who will portray the remarkable Maya Angelou. As a multifaceted Renaissance woman, Angelou was renowned as an autobiographer, poet, civil rights activist, singer, dancer, actor, scriptwriter, director, and professor. Known also as Oprah Winfrey’s close friend, her contributionsspanned many fields despite having only a high school diploma. Her legacy includes numerous honorary doctorates and an indelible impact on literature and culture.
Stone will channel Angelou’s spirit, beginning the evening with a performance of one of Angelou’s signature songs or poems. She will then delve into the significance of writing and share stories from Angelou’s life that inspired her to communicate her experiences with the world. The performance will focus on Angelou around the year 1985, although Stone,with her deep scholarly insight, will be prepared to address questions about Angelou’s life beyond that period.
A native of Philadelphia, Becky Stone graduated from Vassar College with a Drama Major and General Honors. In 1978, she and her husband relocated to western North Carolina near Asheville to raise a family. There, Stone discovered her passion for storytelling and Chautauqua performances. Since becoming a Chautauqua scholar in 2003, she has portrayed influentialfigures such as the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray and Rosa Parks. Stone dedicates at least a year to researching each character, drawing on her extensive knowledge and storytelling skills to bring them to life in performances across the country.
Experience the profound connection Angelou forged with those around her, and join us to connect with her enduring legacy.
Admission to all Premier Speaker Series events is $15 per person and can be purchased online or with cash in the lobby of the Renaissance Theater one hour prior to the presentation, subject to availability. Up to four admissions can be purchased in one transaction per LLL user account.
For online purchases, two to three days before an event, a QR code ticket will be emailed to the email address of each person who is registered. The QR code ticket is a personal code for each person registered and the printed or electronic ticket displaying the QR code is required for admission to the event. Will call is not offered.
EVENT DATE/TIME: Friday, Feb. 21, 7-8:30 p.m.
COST: $15
MAXIMUM: 320 (no assigned seating, no waitlist)
