One of the traditions of the holiday season is going to see a live performance. One of the traditions of the holiday season here in Beaufort SC and on the sea islands, is to go and see a live performance by Aunt Pearlie Sue. Be sure not to miss everyone’s favorite Gullah-auntie in a performance of Gullah Kinfolk Christmas Wish live onstage at USCB Center for the Arts on Thursday, November 30th and Friday, December 1st, at 7pm.
This full stage Gullah musical production has become a favorite holiday experience in Beaufort that captures the spirit of the Christmas season.
On the Sea Islands in Beaufort S.C., December 20th, 1860 marks the last Christmas before the Civil War. South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the Union. “Masters in the big house talkin’ ’bout war coming. Servants in the quarters talkin’ ’bout freedom coming,” the Kinfolk say.
Aunt Pearlie Sue and Gullah Kinfolk brings this history alive through interactive storytelling, dancing, and hand-clapping and foot-stomping music that mesmerize audiences as they journey back in time to celebrate this special Yuletide season.
This fully staged musical production has become a holiday favorite with audience members traveling from both near and far to experience the spirit of the season. “Com’ ‘joy Yo’self. Christmas dis ain’t Christmas wit’out Aunt Pearlie Sue and Gullah Kinfolk!”
Aunt Pearlie Sue is the creation of Anita Singleton-Prather, a native of the Sea Islands of Beaufort, South Carolina. Based on her grandmother, Aunt Pearlie Sue’s character has entertained audiences with Gullah-flavored folktales for over 20 years from our local schoolhouses all the way to the White House.
The Gullah Kinfolk preserves Gullah history and dialect, through expressions of musical performance. The Kinfolk is comprised of Prather’s family members, many of whom have been singing for years.
Also, three time slots have been set aside for schools to bring your classroom in to enjoy a performance. The school shows are available on Friday, December 1st at 9am, 1030am and 12pm. Special lesson plans are also available to teachers to assist with pre and post performance classroom discussions. For class visit information, email inezsingleton1929@gmail.com
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ONLINE at www.gullahkinfolktravelingtheater.org.
