A Special Production As Part of Native Omaha Days

Starring Kathy Tyree*

Written by Denise Chapman
Directed by Denise Chapman

Synopsis:

Northside Carnation by Denise Chapman carries the enduring legacy of an Omeehaw loving Matriarch committed to uplifting the brilliant legacy of our hometown people.

Amidst careless police murders and civil unrest, Mildred filled the Omaha Star with real time images and stories that shared its light with the unrelenting power of our community.

A call to action such as this serves to remind us of our growing capacities for change, a beckoning to use that growth for a prosperous future. It connects us to our ancestors who stopped at nothing to give us a fighting chance at creating a glowing society for ourselves. It is a reminder that a fight doesn’t have to be ugly or brutal to destroy old paradigms. Rather, the fire of our stories must remain lit so that our brilliance may shine on to those prosperous days.

—Allana Pommier
Dramaturg, Northside Carnation

*Appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States, appearing under a Special Appearance Contract.