North Side of the River: Generations Shaped by the Current

In the spirit of honoring ancestral legacy, writer and director Rita Rials continues to share a family’s story through this original stage play. A sequel to “Panther Burn,” which was inspired by the true story of her family’s journey from sharecropping in the Mississippi Delta, “North Side of the River” follows their arrival in Lawrence, Kansas. The play explores how their legacy was shaped through love, perseverance, and unshakable faith.

Cast:
Nicole Rials
Eugene Miles
Kimberly Allen
Stefanie Sissoko
Shanice Gaskins
Rakeisha Pringle

Free Admission: Donations can be made on this website for this production

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