2Leaf Press is pleased to announce the publication of Shirley Bradley LeFlore’s play, Rivers of Women.
This phenomenal play has been published as Rivers of Women, The Play with photographs by Michael J. Bracey. This beautiful 8.5″ x 8.5″ 114 page book is available for sale on our Createspace website and on Amazon.com and other online outlets, including the Missouri History Museum on St. Louis, where the play will have a run from May 16-19, 2013, and local stores in the area.
The play is being produced by her daughter, National Bestselling Author and producer Lyah Beth LeFlore, at the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis, marking her directorial debut. The creative team includes executive producers Edward Curtis, III, and Takia “Tizzi” Green; producer, Marsha Cann; producer and composer, Alerica Anderson; and choreographer, Nicole “Pinky” Thomas.
The play has a 3-day run from May 16-19, 2013 and was made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Dolly’s Girls Productions, Ameren Missouri, Vinson Mortgage Group, Commercial Bank, George Samms and the Nu Art Series, 13 Black Katz, and Bixby’s.
The play, Rivers of Women, is a collection of some of Shirley Bradley LeFlore’s most prolific works rooted in the stories and voices of women through music, poetry and dance created for the stage. Performed by an all female cast, LeFlore’s powerful poetry is peppered with a dash of storefront psychology and humor as she explores family, history, male-female relationships, woman-to-woman experiences, views on race, religion, social issues and politics. Through original score, spirituals, contemporary gospel, blues, jazz, and rhythm and blues, Rivers of Women uses music and dance to interpret this breathtaking choreopoem, making for a captivating and engaging 90 minute production.
Rivers of Women will connect with the hearts and souls of all who experience this gripping journey told from a woman’s perspective. If you live in the St. Louis area, go see the play. If you cannot attend the play, buy the book, you will not be disappointed!.
