Southern Circle and Double BackBone Productions presents: Grace Aki’s Solo Play, "To Free a Mockingbird" at the Gotham Storytelling Festival

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A story about stories; of love spanning generations, and the globe, and a little girl on a mission to find her place in the world, in love and of it all.

Gotham Storytelling Festival November 5th 2019 Tickets Available 212 777 6088

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Venue: Kraine Theatre 85 E. 7th St. New York,NY 10003

Written & Performed by Grace Aki Directed by Kate Robards

Produced by Southern Circle & Double Backbone Productions

About the Show: To Free a Mockingbird is a raw mix of stand up comedy and traditional storytelling. Weaving together a story of her family’s history of immigration to America and her parent’s childhood, she combines humor and heartache. TFAM follows the story of Grace’s upbringing, her move to New York City from a small town, and her journey back home.

Runtime: 55 min. Tickets: $15

PRAISE FOR GRACE - Audience bites from The Barrow Group Off-Broadway Workshop

“I would see this show in all permutations” - Jasmine Chong, Fashion Designer

“Grace brings a comedic energy that is infectious” - Jeremiah Trusty, Improviser

“She is thrilling to watch, from beginning to end’ - Carson Cook, Theatre Critic

“There are so many powerful moments, I can’t wait until this is a Netflix special” -Anthony Martorell

“...As hours have passed and as I've reflected upon it, To Free a Mockingbird just resonates in my head. The depth of all that she reveals sneaks up on you. It was so moving. And, damn, it was really, really funny.” - Benjamin Carr, Atlanta Fringe June 2019

SOCIAL & CONTACT @gracieaki @graceakichan Email: gracekling@gmail.com Phone: 706-313-3110

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