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South Shore Opera Company of Chicago presents the long-awaited Chicago premiere of Fannie Lou, I'm Sick and Tired, by composer Richard Thompson and librettist Cassandra Medley, in the historic Paul Robeson Theater at the South Shore Cultural Center, on Thursday, October 22nd at 7:30pm.

This powerful production brings the extraordinary life, courage, and voice of civil rights and voting rights freedom fighter Fannie Lou Hamer to the stage in a singular, one-night-only performance.

Starring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Qiana McNary as Fannie Lou Hamer, whose extraordinary faith and courage in the face of injustice remain an inspiration to us all. The stellar ensemble cast also features Warnell Berry, Joelle Lamarre, Julian Otis, Monica Perdue, Marcus Rhodes, and many more.

SSOCC Artistic Director Maestro Leslie B. Dunner will lead a 16-piece chamber orchestra in Thompson's rich jazz- and gospel-inspired score. The multi-media production is staged by SSOCC Managing Director Amy Hutchison, with costumes by Janice Pytel, movement direction by Faith Balderrama and projections by Joseph Bondmass.

Thursday, October 22 | 7:30 PM
Paul Robeson Theater
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 South Shore Drive, Chicago