“Show the world your art. Show your brother the world. You are fierce Zhuli. But you’re also kind. Just remember it is important and possible to be both.”
What does it mean to find your voice – and to use it with courage? Where Blooming Flowers Meet The Sky follows Zhuli, a young artist searching for her place in the world as she writes a new book of poetry. Along her journey, she is visited by three ancestors whose lives were shaped by the struggles and triumphs of the 1960s civil rights era. Through their stories, Zhuli is guided toward a deeper understanding of her own power, purpose, and responsibility.
In alignment with Lakewood Playhouse’s mission to amplify diverse voices and cultivate empathy through storytelling, this lyrical and imaginative work celebrates the legacy of those whose bravery paved the way for future generations. Here, heroism lives in memory, in art, and in the act of speaking truth – reminding us that every voice raised in honesty and hope carries the power to shape the world.
Originally written for Tacoma Arts Live in 2024, this play by local artist Darryin B. Cunningham now takes to the Playhouse stage.
By Darryin B. Cunningham
CAST
TBA
CREATIVE TEAM
Director – Faith Bennett Russell
December 4-19, 2026
- December 4th at 7:30pm, 5th at 2:00pm, 12th at 7:30pm, 13th at 2:00pm, 18th at 7:30pm, 19th at 2:00pm
- American Sign Language Interpreted Performance – Saturday, December 12th at 7:30pm
- Pay What You Can/Industry Performance – Sunday, December 13th at 2:00pm
- Schools Performance – Thursday, December 17th at 10:00am