SistaStyle Productions "Louie & Ophelia" opens Jan 6th (Nashville)

Mary McCallum & Keith Franklin

What: “Louie & Ophelia”A Stage Play written by Gus Edwards; Directed by Synthia Williams
Who: SistaStyle Productions in conjunction with Atlanta based New African Grove Theatre
Where: Darkhorse Theatre
4610 Charlotte Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
When: Friday & Saturday- January 6th & 7th and
January 13th & 14th @ 7:30pm
Sunday, January 8th @ 4pm
Contact: Mary McCallum, 615-476-6430 ; email: Sistastyle_Productions@yahoo.com
Tickets: In Celebration of SistaStyle’s 10th Anniversary: Admission Price Is “Pay What You Can.” Donations Encouraged But Not Required

Fresh off of a successful run in Atlanta, Georgia- SistaStyle Productions, in conjunction with Atlanta’s New African Grove Theatre, presents Gus Edward’s “Louie & Ophelia.” Featuring Keith Franklin and Mary McCallum, this play is being presented in a one of a kind partnership between New African Grove and SistaStyle Productions, making both Atlanta & Nashville premieres. In this charming stage play, a working-class couple fall in love and struggle to maintain a relationship without giving up their old dreams, habits, and commitments. Ophelia is a cold go-getter fiercely devoted to the idea that her children become professionals, while Louie is a gregarious family man who just wants to build a home. "Louie & Ophelia" paints a real, gently humorous portrait of contemporary love and its trials. During the Atlanta run, “Louie & Ophelia” received the Atlanta Goldstar “Roar of the Crowd” award. Click here to read audience feedback: http://newafricangrove.com/id75.html

For more information, please contact Mary McCallum by using the contact information above. Photo attached: Mary McCallum & Keith Franklin (photo by Nic Starr)

Mary McCallum's FLY, GIRL! now thru 2/24 (Nashville)

Bessie Coleman

 “Fly, Girl!” - based on the life of Bessie Coleman

A Stage Play written by Mary McCallum, Directed by Barry Scott

The Next Level-Arts & Entertainment Mindset

 1008 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 

(additional parking located next door at the Greyhound Bus Station lot)

Thursdays at 7:30pm January 20^th, January 27^th, February 3^rd, February 10^th, February 17^th, February 24th

b.Scott Productions and SistaStyle Productions presents “Fly, Girl!”, a fictional dramatization based on the life of Bessie Coleman (1892-1926), the first African American to become a licensed airplane pilot, and the first American of any race or gender to hold an international pilots license. The play follows Bessie from a little girl in Texas picking cotton to becoming “Queen Bess” Aviatrix.  “Fly, Girl!” explores the bravery, tenacity and sheer determine of Bessie Coleman. While Bessie strives to make her dreams of becoming an aviator come true, she also struggles with love and family issues as she and those close to her navigate being Black in Chicago in the 1920’s.  

“Fly, Girl!” is written by Mary McCallum, who has also penned “The 70% Club” (NY International Fringe Festival selection and winner of “Best Feature” at the International Black Film Festival of Nashville), “70% More” and “The ‘D’ Word”.  Ms. McCallum states, “I have always been fascinated by earlier aviators and Bessie’s story of bravery and sheer determination is a reminder that anything is possible if we work hard enough.”

“Fly, Girl!” is under the direction of Barry Scott, who is widely known for his successes as an actor, writer, producer, director, motivational speaker and voice over artist.

The  cast features: Molly Breen, Shawn Whitsell,  Mary McCallum, Tamiko Robinson, Rodrikus Springfield, Jene India, Jordynn Tucker, Isabella Jackson, Brandy Rogers, and Darius Willis. 

Tickets and more information can be found online by clicking the post's title.  

For questions/interviews regarding “Fly, Girl!” please contact Mary McCallum at 

615-476-6430 or via email at: Sistastyle_Productions@yahoo.com.

Facebook.com/FlyGirlBessie

Mary McCallum's THE "D" WORD 3/17-19 (NYC)

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Nashville playwright & AAPEX artist Mary McCallum is bringing her show THE D WORD to NYC.

Here is the show synopsis:

Can a person or a marriage really live up other’s expectations without exploding under the pressure? The “D” Word is a drama/comedy that delves into the subject of divorce by exploring a group of family and friends who are gathered for the 18^th wedding anniversary of Marshall and Mona. Mona and Marshall have a storybook life- Marshall is on the fast-track at a major law firm and Mona is a stay-at-home wife and mother. As the weekend unfolds, drama follows their recently divorced best friends, Jason and Justina, as well as visiting parents and friends. The anniversary celebration brings to light love, anger, past demons and reveals surprising secrets.