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Meet Josephine Baker – Portrayed by Becky Stone – Outdoor Show

A Black actress in character as Josephine Baker, smiling to the camera.

Her given name was Freda Josephine McDonald. Her nickname was “Tumpy.” At 13, Tumpy left home to be in the theatre. By the time she was 19, she was a veteran of the stage, twice married and the star both of the stage and of high society in Paris. She kept the last name of her second husband, Billy Baker. She had become Josephine Baker.

Outdoor Show. Bring lawn seating. Use 800 E. Faris Rd parking lot entrance.

Inclement weather plan (extreme heat or rain) – Show will be moved indoors (seats require climbing stairs). You will need to come early to get a seat. First come, first served. Doors will open 45 minutes before show time.