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May 8-17, 2026

PuRLIE VICTORIOUS

by OSSIE DAVIS

        Dynamic traveling preacher Purlie Victorious Judson returns to his small Georgia town hoping to save Big Bethel, the community’s church, and emancipate the cotton pickers who work on oppressive Ol’ Cap’n Cotchipee’s plantation. With the assistance of Lutiebelle Gussie Mae Jenkins, Purlie hopes to pry loose from Cotchipee an inheritance due his long-lost cousin and use the money to achieve his goals. Fortunately, Cotchipee’s son Charlie proves to be far more fair-minded than his brutal father, saving the church from destruction with a brave act of defiance.  

Performances

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00pm

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:00pm

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:30pm

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:00pm

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:00pm

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:30pm

Tickets: $10 Students & $25 Adults/Seniors

**All tickets are reserved seating. Tickets can only be  purchased online, or, as available, at the door prior to each performance. Please check for ticket availability and other information at the box office telephone number, 757-787-2050. The box office will open 1 hour before each performance.