The University Theatre Players at USC Aiken will perform From the Mississippi Delta at 8 p.m. Feb. 9–11 and at 3 and 8 p.m. Feb. 13 in the O’Connell Theater in the Etherredge Center.

The play is by Endesha Ida Mae Holland. Dewey Scott-Wiley is the director.

The play tells the story of Aint Baby, the town midwife, and her daughter, Phelia, who was born into the depths of poverty in the heart of the segregated South. After an unfortunate turn of events, Phelia became a rebel, getting expelled from high school, turning to prostitution, and serving jail time for shoplifting and assault. She is transformed by opportunity and courage as the Civil Rights movement sweeps through the Delta.

With her passion now focused on the Civil Rights movement, Phelia uses her newfound voice and her ability to persevere and enroll in college in Minnesota. She finishes graduate school with a doctorate in theatre arts.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $7 for students.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, call the Etherredge Center Box Office at 56-3305.

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