Valerie Stephens

• May 11 - 6:00 PM | Kroc Community Center, Dorchester
• May 17 - 6:30 PM | Old South Meeting House, Boston

A West African proverb says, “When an elder dies, a library burns down.” Our elders are our library of traditional knowledge, practical common sense based on teachings and experiences, and their life lessons are the threads that tie our cultural and societal tapestry together. And yet, their voices often go unheard. This community theater project, created by performance artist Valerie Stephens, is designed to bridge that disconnect. Elders tell stories about the lessons that they have learned. A family event!  Mother & Father Wit: Life Lessons performances are free and open to the public.