24 Bond Arts Center at
The Gene Frankel Theatre 
Presents

Down To Eartha

Written & Performed by Dierdra McDowell
Directed by Marishka Phillips
In 1968 while at the height of her career as a world renowned entertainer, Eartha Kitt was also working as one of the main lobbyist for a group of young activists called the Rebels With A Cause. During this time, Miss Kitt was then invited to the White House by Lady Bird Johnson to partake in a womens luncheon to discuss the issue of the rising crime rates in America. At the luncheon however, when Eartha stood up and expressed her views, stating that the increase in crime was mostly due to Americas involvement in the Vietnam War, Lady Bird Johnson was personally insulted by the comment and shortly after, by order of President Lyndon Johnson, Eartha Kitt was blacklisted from work in the United States for the following 10 years! DOWN TO EARTHA is a one woman show written and performed by Dierdra McDowell, and directed by Marishka S. Phillips. In one act filled with drama and music, this play explores Eartha Kitts personal re-encounter of that fateful day in detail. It also delves into her personal journey back to her power and freedom. Stemming from a life ridden with years of child abuse, Earthas personal journey proves to be at times a nightmare of a hurdle! It is one that could only be conquered by the power of love.

Tickets $25.00

Written & Performed by Dierdra McDowell
Directed by Marishka Phillips 
Lighting Design by Sir Real

August 7-17th​

Performance Dates

Wed  August 07  8pm
Thu  August 08   8pm
 Fri   August  09   8pm
 Sat  August  10   8pm
Sun  August  11   4pm
Mon August 12   8pm
Wed August 14   8pm
Thu  August 15   8pm
 Fri   August 16   8pm
 Sat  August 17   8pm