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Crumbs From the Table of Joy
Crumbs from the Table of Joy is described by NY Times critic Ben Brantley as "...an African-American variation on A Tree Grows in Brooklyn... a mixture of comedy and poignancy." Narrated by 17-year-old Ernestine Crump, whose mother has recently died, the story follows her family's move from Florida to New York City in 1950. Her father's new-found devotion to mail-order minister Father Divine, her aunt's socialist political views, and a most unexpected Step-Mother push Ernestine into escapist movie fantasies. Ultimately she decides to face reality and embarks on her own journey to college and beyond.
Sometimes a crumb falls from the table of joy,
Sometimes a bone is flung.
To some people love is given,
To others only heaven.
--Langston Hughes, "Luck"
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LocationFontbonne University Fine Arts Theatre
6800 Wydown Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105
United States
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| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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