The Spirit of Truth: A Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth
The Spirit of Truth
A Powerful Stage Play Illuminating the Untold Journey of Sojourner Truth
Please be advised, this production is meant for mature audiences only. Suggested for audiences 18+. Includes mature language and themes of sex and violence.
Step into the untold story of an icon, Sojourner Truth. Her name is etched in history as a suffragist, abolitionist, and fearless voice for justice. But before she became the legend we know today, there was a woman finding her way in the shadows of oppression, deception, and transformation.
Set against the backdrop of the 1830s, The Spirit of Truth reveals an extraordinary chapter of Sojourner Truth’s life—the years she spent in the village of Sing Sing, now Ossining. At the heart of the drama lies her entanglement with Zion, a radical religious cult led by the enigmatic and dangerous Prophet Matthias. Lies, betrayal, sex, adultery, and even murder swirl in the wake of her search for faith and identity.
Through these trials, she emerges—not unscathed, but unbroken—on her path to becoming one of America’s most profound voices for freedom and equality.
Witness the rise of a hero shaped by chaos, tragedy, and faith. Be transported to a time of fervent rebellion, where Sojourner Truth discovers the power of her voice, her mission, and her unshakable spirit.
Because history isn’t just what we know. It’s the truths we uncover.
Written by acclaimed playwright Samuel Harps. Commissioned by Bethany Arts Community and meticulously researched by historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Directed by Mel Hancock. Executive Produced by Joyce Sharrock Cole and Bethany Arts Community. Production Assistant is Donna James.
Starring Ayanna Roberts as Isabella Van Wagenen (Sojourner Truth), Tarak Ojaghi as Prophet Matthias, Jason Summers as Elijah Pierson, Howard Weintraub as Benjamin Folger, Joanna Stone as Ann Folger, Catherine Banks as Catherine Galloway, Michael Chabler as Gilbert Vale, Daniel Hirsh as William Nelson, Rick Levi as Judge Charles Ruggles, Marisa Lowe as Isabella Laisdell, Bruce Pearl as Henry Western, and Katrina Holmes as Katy.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, February 28 at 7PM
Saturday, March 1 at 7PM
Sunday, March 2 at 7PM
Friday, March 7 at 7PM
Saturday, March 8 at 7PM
Sunday, March 9 at 7PM
LOCATION
Bethany Arts Community
40 Somerstown Road, Ossining, NY 10562
TICKETS
$30 General Admission / $25 Student/Senior
Looking for group rates? For groups of 8 or more, contact Lexi via email at [email protected] or by phone (914) 944-4278.
Ticket sales are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable. Please ensure you are purchasing tickets for the correct date.
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This groundbreaking production is the result of extensive research into Black history in Ossining, led by Ossining Village Historian Joyce Sharrock Cole. Her meticulous exploration of local archives brought to light the fascinating intersection of Truth’s life and the unique history of Ossining.
The Spirit of Truth is part of the Bethany Arts Community 2025 Black History & Culture Exhibit: Eyes Wide Open. Click here to learn more!
