Nancy Green and Ida B. Wells, two women who played important and diverse roles in the 1893 World’s Fair, are the subject of a performance by Michelle Matlock playing in Blue Lake, CA, on Mar. 27–29, 2025.

The Mammy Project, written and performed by Michelle Matlock, unearths the gritty truth behind the century-old icon of Aunt Jemima. This bandanna-wearing superstar of minstrel shows, Hollywood epics, and the breakfast nook is reimagined from her dark roots in the antebellum South, liberated from her demeaning roles, and unleashed from her pancake box prison onto an unsuspecting audience. Michelle Matlock, a phenomenal character actress and physical comedienne, delves into her own experiences, American history, and a wild imagination to deliver a personal, political, and outrageously entertaining exposé.

Tickets are $25 for general admission or $10 for students and seniors. The show is best for ages 17+ and will be held at Dell’Arte International (131 H Street Rooney Amphitheater Blue Lake, CA).