“A JOURNEY” Musical One-Woman Show

Originally from Minneapolis, MN, Kimberly Wilson first pursued theater while in high school, studying and performing at the Minneapolis Children’s Theatre and in local community and professional theaters. She was a founding acting company member of Mixed Blood Theater in Minneapolis, also performing in other Minnesota theatres including the renowned Penumbra Theater. After graduating from Breck School, Kimberly studied Fine Arts at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Kimberly returned to Minneapolis after college and was later crowned Miss Black Minnesota in 1984. She continued her professional acting career performing in national television G commercials, stage, and touring productions most notably “AINT MISBEHVIN”, “FOR COLORED GIRLS”, “LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS”, “THE GREAT WHITE HOPE”, “GLORY ROAD”, “A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS”, and “RAGTIME the MUSICAL”.

Kimberly Wilson’s “A JOURNEY” Musical One-Woman Show has been a touring production since 2012, touring in theaters, schools, churches, libraries, senior centers and communities in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Virginia. In 2016, she won the Best Playwright Award at the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival for her one-woman show.

“A JOURNEY” Musical One-Woman Show brings to life seven historical Black women, seven pivotal generations, who present to you their stories through song, movement, and dialogue and how ultimately their faith, hope and calling helped shape the America we know today.
Joyful celebrations and painful reflections are rendered artistically to tell a story of persistence and courage and how Black women’s history, not always intricately woven into the tapestry of American history, is an integral part of the thread that holds together the fabric of American life. Included in this journey are reflections from an African Queen, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, and more.

After each performance, Ms. Wilson invites the audience to remain for a talk-back which extends the wealth of this theatrical experience. Audience members truly welcome the opportunity to share their feedback and their stories, too.

As we celebrate these historical Black women’s stories and their journeys, let us also celebrate our own journeys. We must tell our stories and be avid, respectful listeners to the stories of others. We must live, love and treasure each other, for this is OUR JOURNEY.

We invite you to join us at Kimberly Wilson’s performance of “A JOURNEY” Musical One-Woman Show.