I was so captivated by the hats and the stories of the women. And then, City Theatre called.
We had to find a way to make them work aesthetically and practically. I could tell which of the actresses had worn hats before, because as soon as they put them on, they started working them. Working it is part of wearing the hat.
The show is a celebration of the African-American woman and how her headpieces have developed and the way she presents them at church.
Everyone has tried on quite a number of hats to winnow down to what looks good for the actress and works for her character, ... You can tell that some actresses have worn hats a great deal. I have a good time watching them work a hat.
I love hats. I always have. I wear them myself,