Coal Creek Theater of Louisville

Presents

Blessed Assurance
by Laddy Sartin
Directed by Kirsten Jorgensen-Smith

February 22nd – March 9th, 2019

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. -- United States Constitution, Amendment XV, Section 1.  February 3, 1870

It is the turbulent Freedom Summer of 1964. Olivia, the cook for the Whitehouse café, has shocked her small southern town by marching up the courthouse steps demanding to register to vote. Because of this she is attacked from all sides, even by those closest to her heart. Blessed Assurance shows Olivia, and the people close to her, how her choice to stand up for her rights forces them all to confront the hatred, ignorance, and injustice of the town.  It is a story about values, the politics of the old south, friendship, and ultimately about faith and "Blessed Assurance."

Director Kirsten Jorgensen Smith comments, “Blessed Assurance is a rare gem that often gets overlooked.  Maybe it is because the title makes it sound like a religious piece.  The main character is religious, but the focus of the play is on equal rights and how towns dealt with it in the 1960's.   It is a reminder of how things were, how far society has grown, and that we may just end up going backwards. Laddy Sartin, captures a day, honestly humanizes each person, and brings out the best and worst in everyone.  I treasure this show and feel privileged to be able to bring this tale to Colorado for the first time.”

CAST

Olivia…………………………………..OD Duhu

Lewis………………………Byron Thompson

Harlan…………………………Jim Whiteman

Slick…………………………….Jesse Waddell

Sally……………………………..Annie Howell

Radio Voice……………………. Larry Bangs

Coal Creek Theater of Louisville presents

Blessed Assurance by Laddy Sartin
Directed by Kirsten Jorgensen-Smith

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. --United States Constitution, Amendment XV, Section 1.  February 3, 1870

February 22nd – March 9th, 2019:  Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and a Sunday matinee on March 3rd at 2 pm.  Industry/Discount Night on Monday, February 25th at 7:30 pm—all tickets $12.00.

Opening Weekend Special:  All tickets $15. 

Remaining weekend prices: Adults $20, Seniors and Students with ID $17.

Group discounts available. Call for more information.

Tickets at: www.cctlouisville.org  or call 303-665-0955

Coal Creek Theater of Louisville@ Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Avenue, Louisville, CO  80027