WE THE PEOPLE is a two-weekend festival of Black art and ideas, featuring the multidisciplinary work of five LA-based artists. Join us to experience work from this dynamic group of Artist-Citizens, utilizing their artistic practice to raise the consciousness and grow the power of their communities.
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About the Show
SWEET BEA’S
by Semaj Miller
Sweet Bea’s is a humorously heartfelt homage to the Blues, family, and what it was like growing up on the southside of Chicago in the 90s. Through storytelling and an assortment of Blues staples, the show is a love letter to a time when it seemed like you didn’t need much to have a good time. Join us to hear all of life’s lessons hidden in the lyrics of Blues legends Johnnie Taylor , Bobby Blue Bland and more.
Ticket Information
Two performances are presented each showing, in repertoire, alongside artist Yazmin Monét Watkins.
Showings last approximately 90 minutes each, concluding with WACO Off-Stage, our behind-the-scenes conversation series with participating artists.
Friday, June 28
at 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 29
at 3:00 pm
Saturday, June 29
at 8:00 pm
If you are having trouble purchasing tickets, please contact our box office
by email at tickets@wacotheatercenter.com or phone at (818) 400-1151.
About the Artist
Semaj Miller is an artist originally from Chicago now living in Los Angeles. A graduate of conservatory trainings programs at Syracuse University and The University of Washington, Semaj calls himself “an actor by training but a writer/cultural preservationist out of necessity.”
Semaj has appeared onstage nationwide but it’s his writing both for tv/film and the stage where he finds the most joy. Through his work Semaj looks to celebrate the lineage and tradition passed down through the Black American tradition while reclaiming our humanity one story at a time. Learn more at semajmiller.com