JOSEPHINE
A burlesque cabaret dream play
www.josephinetheplay.com

Produced by DYNAMITE LUNCHBOX and SOHO PLAYHOUSE
Created by TYMISHA HARRIS, MICHAEL MARINACCIO and TOD KIMBRO
Performed by TYMISHA HARRIS
Directed by MICHAEL MARINACCIO
Book by TOD KIMBRO
Music Direction: TOD KIMBRO
Choreography: TYMISHA HARRIS
Lighting Design: MICHAEL MARINACCIO and GREGG BELLON
Sound Design: MICHAEL MARINACCIO and TOD KIMBRO
Scenic Design: MICHAEL MARINACCIO
Costume Design: TYMISHA HARRIS
Production Stage Manager: BEN DUPREE and LINDSAY TAYLOR
Light and Sound Operator: BEN DUPREE

SoHo Playhouse
15 Vandam Street (between Sixth Avenue and Varrick)
www.SoHoPlayhouse.com or 212-691-1555
January 18 – February 11; Opening Night – 01/21/18

If you didn’t get to Paris last year, have no fear. The multi-talented Tymisha Harris will bring it to you in her one-woman performance of JOSEPHINE, a burlesque cabaret dream play. Harris sings, dances, and cavorts around the SoHo Playhouse stage making it oh-so-clear why France adored Josephine Baker. In vibrant sequins, sheer lace, frisky fringe and sexy satin (and sometimes none of these man-made materials), she conveys the life of a courageous woman who bravely crossed boundaries, set new rules, and pushed envelopes wherever she went. Unfortunately America in the 1920’s wasn’t ready for the revolution known as Josephine, and she was forced to move to France where she was able to live and perform free of racial prejudice. Their gain was our loss.

It is easy to tell that JOSEPHINE is a work of love. Creators Harris, Michael Marinaccio and Tod Kimbro strive to present the depth and complexity of a beloved performer who against all odds spoke her truth and lived by her own standards. In addition to the love and respect afforded this lady, JOSEPHINE is a timely reminder of those who fought so valiantly, conquered so many obstacles, and contributed so much to our societies. With America at a crossroads of boldly moving forward or falling back on conventional prejudices, we need many Josephines. Tymisha Harris beautifully portrays how one lady led the way. Don’t miss this powerful show.

- Laurie Lawson -