To Do in RI: Becky Bass as Sissieretta Jones, at Prospect Terrace, with Stages of Freedom

Photo, image: provided by Stages of Freedom

Attend “The Sun is Shining” by Tom McGuire and enjoy Becky Bass on September 19th or September 20th at 6pm at Prospect Terrace, 60 Congdon Street on Providence’s East Side. The event is free and open to the public.

Two chances to see this luminous performance of Sissieretta Jones, directed by Robb Dimmick, lovingly performed by Becky Bass, and set in beautiful Prospect Terrace, one block from Jones’ childhood home and the church she sang in. Thursday & Friday, September 19 & 20.

Free & Open to the Public

Who was Sissieretta Jones?

About Becky Bass:

New England treasure Becky Bass is known for her “euphoric steel pan playing, soulful voice, and powerful stage presence.” A native of St. Croix, Becky is thrilled to share her exhilarating native Caribbean Soul steel pan music solo, or with her band for special events from intimate gatherings to weddings, festivals, and large-scale fundraisers. A graduate of Brown University in Theatre Arts & Performance Studies, she is a two-time Urban Music Award winner as well as an accomplished film, stage, and TV actress. She plays regularly with the groups Zili Musik, Natural Element, and Sidy Maiga & Afrimanding at venues throughout New England. This summer she made headlines as the solo vocalist for the New Jersey Symphony’s world premiere of Farah (Joy) for Voice and Orchestra. Composer Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) wrote the piece specifically for Becky’s “incomparable voice.” Past performances include appearances at the National Gallery of Art, New York City’s Lincoln Center, Chicago’s Underground Wonder Bar, and the Off-Broadway theater LaMaMa.

About Stages of Freedom:

The mission of Stages of Freedom is: 1) To build community and advance racial equity by using the arts and humanities to create and present programming that illuminates and celebrates Black Rhode Island life and culture to a large and diverse audience. – 2) To provide youth of color free swimming lessons in order to reduce the high number of drownings in the BIPOC community, dismantle systemic barriers, and ensure their health and well-being. – 3)  To elevate and empower Black youth by providing workshops and access to cultural opportunities, such as museums, theatre and concerts.