40 Acres and a Mule
Tour
Bringing you the story of where the quest
for racial equity began in America
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Experience the Story of
Susie King Taylor
Live in Savannah
​"Fascinatingly inspiring" -- Neal & Robert
A powerful theatrical journey through the life of Savannah's Greatest Trailblazer: America's First Black Nurse, First Teacher of Freed African-American Children, Author of the Only Civil War Memoir Written by a Black Woman, and First Woman and First Person of Color to have a Savannah Square named for her. ​
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New Performances To Be Announced
Susie seems ready to take flight.
She and her relatives plan their escape.
Susie: "What a wonderful revolution!"
Susie seems ready to take flight.
We are located at 415 W. Boundary Street, which is just around the corner from the Savannah Visitor Center. We offer you free parking, wheelchair-accessibility and a cozy 60-seat theatre environment with "a story for the ages and for all ages."
Questions? Please call (912) 659-4383 or write fritz@40acresandamule.org. Thank you!
Audition Opportunities
For the ongoing production of "What a Wonderful Revolution!" Susie King Taylor, 40 Acres and a Mule Playhouse is always seeking talented actors to join our cast. To schedule an audition, please contact Fritz Rumpel at (912) 659-4383 or fritz@40acresandamule.org.
Here are the roles you can audition for:​​​
Susie King Taylor – 35-45, Black female
Susie Baker/King - 13-18, Black female
Susie King - 24-26, Black female. Also plays Louise Baker and a church member
Susie Baker - 7-10, Black female. Also plays a student and a church member
Edward King - 24-28, Black male. Also plays a church member
Captain Charles Trowbridge - 28-38, white male. Also plays policeman and Petey, a Confederate soldier
Dolly Reed - 40-60, Black female. Also plays Mrs. Geary and Emancipation Day attendee.
Shakespeare - 40-50, Black male. Also plays Leroy, a Union soldier. As Leroy, he is the lead singer in the Emancipation Day scene.
Mrs. Green - 30-40, white female. Also plays Mrs. Grest and Mrs. Turner
Sam - 40-50, white male. Confederate soldier. Also plays Mr. Grest, Mr.O’Connor and a policeman.
Richard Baker - 30-40, Black male. Also plays Pastor Ulysses Houston and a Union soldier.
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Jesse - 16-20, Black male. Also plays William Geary; and James, a Union soldier
Katie O’Connor - 14-16, white female, Also plays Mrs. Walker and a servant at a fundraiser
Willie/Billy/Robert – 12-14, Black male. Also plays church member
Jeremiah/Lucas/Henry – 8-10, Black male. Also plays church member
Mrs. Winthrop - 50-70, white female. Also plays Mrs. Seabrooke