Richardson Theatre Centre

Driving Miss Daisy
Comedy By Alfred Uhry
Directed by Rachael Lindley
March 31-April 16
Due to Easter Sunday falling on Sunday, April 9, we will be adding a matinee on Saturday, April 8, 2pm. There will be no performance on Sunday, April 9, 2pm.

When Daisy Wertham, a stubborn, elderly Southern widow, crashes her new car into the neighbor’s garage, her son, Boolie, forces her to take on a chauffeur. He employs Hoke Coleburn, much to her chagrin. At first, Daisy refuses to rely on a black man to get her from one place to the next and Hoke spends two weeks sitting in the kitchen doing nothing. Gradually, however, Daisy’s prejudices are broken down and, against all odds, he becomes her best friend. Daisy teaches Hoke to read and write, while Hoke encourages Daisy to let go of her insecurities.