“Da’ Gullah American Revolutionary Experience” is an electrifying theatrical production by the Gullah Kinfolk Traveling Theater that illuminates the vital yet often overlooked contributions of the Gullah Geechee people during the American Revolution. Led by the renowned Anita Singleton Prather, also known as Aunt Pearlie Sue, the performance uses a powerful blend of music, dance, and drama to showcase the resilience and cultural heritage of enslaved individuals from 1770 to 1783. The show provides a necessary reckoning with the difficult history behind famous wartime heroes while highlighting the essential agricultural and craft skills the Gullah people brought to the nation’s fight for independence.

The production premiered in July 2025 at the May River Theater in Bluffton and has since captivated audiences across the state with its groundbreaking storytelling. By focusing on the Gullah American experience, the play explores themes of freedom and survival that resonate deeply within the South Carolina Lowcountry and beyond. Attendees are treated to a soulful journey that honors the spirit of a people whose labor and bravery helped shape the foundations of the United States. This performance serves as both a historical education and a vibrant celebration of a culture that remains a cornerstone of American identity today.

Sponsored By: Newberry Arts For All & SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250)

 

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