I Am Queen Charlotte

Overview

A citywide, multiplatform experience that centers on and celebrates the lives, stories, and contributions of Black women in Charlotte.

The program is built around a gathered history of narratives from women in our community, by poet and master storyteller Hannah Hasan. These stories are the foundation of a whole week of activities honoring Black Women, which kicks off March 6th with a storytelling extravaganza in the Belk Theater. Music will be provided by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, and the show will be directed by Broadway veteran Benjamin Endsley Klein. The week following will be filled with art, curriculum, and engagement opportunities with our partners: Blumenthal Performing Arts Center,  Levine Museum of the New South, Arts & Science Council, and more. The week closes with the Queens of the City musical performance in the Knight Theater.

This kick-off event, I Am Queen Charlotte is Presented by LendingTree and Blumenthal Performing Arts, this live production celebrates the stories, experiences, and lives of Black Women from within the Charlotte community. This collaborative one night only performance includes a dynamic cast of all Black woman actresses, accompanied by musicians from The Charlotte Symphony and The Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra and contributions from a host of artists and creative professionals from the Charlotte community.