Becky Stone Presents Josephine Baker
Becky Stone will present her rendition of Josephine Baker at 3 p.m. November 13, 2022, at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Asheville.
Josephine Baker was an American-born French dancer and singer who symbolized the beauty and vitality of Black American culture, which took Paris by storm in the 1920s. She went on, in her flamboyant style, to become one of the most popular music hall entertainers in France.
Becky Stone was born and reared in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has been a Chautauqua scholar since 2003 when she first presented Pauli Murray. Her other characters are Harriet Tubman, whom she portrayed at Calvary last year; and Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, and Josephine Baker.
She also performs as a storyteller at festivals, libraries, and schools—specializing in African American history and stories, and audience participation stories and songs. The performance is free, but a plate for a freewill offering will be passed around.
Calvary Presbyterian Church is located at 44 Circle St. in Asheville, North Carolina 28801.
