Flyin' West by Pearl Cleague

Karamu House join theatres around the country in One Play One Day 2018 staged reading of Pearl Cleague's Flyin' West. Set in 1898, the lives of a small group of African American women change as they leave the oppressive South for the West. Their hope and determination to survive in a harsh and unforgiving region are tested as they build new lives for themselves and their families. Flyin' West is a powerful look at the African American woman pioneer as it explores the universal themes of determination, feminism, pride and freedom. Contains mature themes, brief violence and strong language.