Step into a heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship as Studio Ten brings “Driving Miss Daisy'' to life on the stage of the Turner Theater at the Factory in Franklin. Performances will begin on March 7th and run until March 24th.
Alfred Woolley's “Driving Miss Daisy'' depicts the decades-long relationship between a strong-willed, wealthy Jewish woman and her black driver during the Jim Crow era in the Deep South.
What began as a troubled and antagonistic pair, set against a backdrop of changing world conditions from the late 1940s to the early 1970s, quickly became the center of gravity between them in this Pulitzer Prize-winning play. It blossoms into a deep, life-changing friendship that transcends all social boundaries. .
Rona Carter stars as Daisy Worthan. Carter last played the role of Vera in “Indecent” at Nashville Repertory Theatre, and her previous credits include Nashville Children's Theatre, Nashville Shakespeare, Story Garden, Rabbit Room He is co-starring with Productions. Some of her favorite roles include Linda Roman in Death of a Salesman, The Godmother in Cinderella, Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest, and Sister Aloysius in Doubt. there is. You can also see her in her movie The Hiding Place. It is currently available to stream on her platform.
Bakari King plays chauffeur Hawk Colburn. King has recently appeared in Nashville Repertory Theater's “Big River,'' Street Theater's “Memphis,'' and Darby Dinner's “Ain't Misbehavin'.'' Beyond the stage, King is a teaching artist who spreads the love of theater to students from elementary school to college.
Eric Past-Crosby stars as Daisy's son Booley Worthan. Past-Crosby has recently appeared in Studio Ten's “The Glass Menagerie'', “Twelve Angry Men'' and “A Christmas Carol.'' “Twinkle Twinkle” and “A Tale of Alabama” at Nashville Children’s Theatre. Nashville Repertory Theater's “A Christmas Carol,” “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” “A Streetcar Named Desire,” and “Sense and Sensibility.” Past Crosby has also worked with Nashville Opera, Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Stage One, Tennessee Shakespeare Festival, and People's Branch Theatre.
In a nod to theater's Southern roots, Studio Ten has partnered with Hattie Bee's Hot Chicken, a family-owned fast-casual restaurant beloved for hot chicken and hospitality in Nashville, to offer “Driving Mistakes.” Daisy-inspired meals will be served at the recently opened restaurant at The Factory in Franklin during the show. Hattie B’s has created a special $10 off promotion for Studio Tenn patrons. Available at signup.thanx.com/hattieb/community.
Hattie B's will also be performing at the opening night festivities before the March 7 premiere of “Driving Miss Daisy,” creating a special “Tennessee Lemonade” cocktail as an ode to Miss Daisy. Studio Tenn's website still has limited seating available for opening night.
Individual tickets for “Driving Miss Daisy'' are on sale now. Discounts are also available for students, military, and educators. For more information, visit studiotenn.org or call 615-541-8200.