Nov 15-16, 2025
Wells Fargo Playhouse | For ages 9+
Born into a family of sharecroppers, Elizabeth Coleman’s life took root in the field but ascended to unbelievable heights in the sky. One of 13 siblings, Bessie weathered segregation, racism, and financial barriers before cementing her place as a pioneer in the field of aviation. Far above the clouds, where “the air is the only place free from prejudice,” she blazed a path as Queen Bess, the first African-American woman and first woman of Native-American descent to hold a pilot’s license. One-Act, approx. 60 min.
Did You Know? Bessie got her start as a “barnstorming” stunt flier. Barnstorming was a form of aerial entertainment where pilots performed daring tricks individually or in groups.
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Meet the Creator and Cast
Written & Directed byKeetha B.
StarringLydia Danielle
StarringJeremy DeCarlos
StarringRahsheem Shabazz
Bessie Coleman: Fearless and Free
Written by Keetha B. | Developed in collaboration with Rahsheem Shabazz
Ready, Set, Fly! - Preteen Paper Airplane Workshop
Join us for a high-flying paper airplane workshop designed for kids ages 9–12.
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Written by Keetha B. | Developed in collaboration with Rahsheem Shabazz
Special Activities
Sat, Nov 15 - 1-2 PMReady, Set, Fly! - Preteen Paper Airplane Workshop
Join us for a high-flying paper airplane workshop designed for kids ages 9–12.
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Show creator Keetha B. was interviewed on the Behind the Throne podcast. Click image to listen on YouTube.
