The Story
A hybrid of theater and film, the performance uses dramatic narration, live music, sound effects, and projected digitized media and visuals in its storytelling. Staged in one act, it has a running time of approximately 75 minutes. Ten of Kitt's signature international hit songs are appropriately woven into the show. The narrative is accompanied by an immersed, interactive trio--piano, bass, and drums. Pianist/arranger Marco di Gennaro is the music director. Scenery and staging are minimal. The production requires professional lighting, sound, and video projection capability. This flexible one-woman show is self-contained, and can be performed in an intimate nightclub setting, on a proscenium, thrust, arena, or platform stage. The timeliness, relevance, and portability of this work render it a viable work that can be presented to broad, diversified, and inclusive audiences. The Green Room 42, Broadway's premier destination for live music, nightclub performances, and special events, recently presented EARTHA--From Cotton To Caviar to a more than enthusiastic international crowd! Here are some highlights from that event!
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Conceived, written, and performed by Sandhi Smalls Santini, EARTHA--From Cotton To Caviar is a one-woman show inspired by the life and times of the indomitable Eartha Kitt. This narrative tells the story of the lows, peaks, and challenges endured by Kitt during her journey from a South Carolina Cotton field plantation to international stardom.
Sandhi Smalls Santini
Playwright / Performer
WORK
THE PLAYHOUSE
Drama | 1h 30m | 2023
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Starring
Mike Wolf, Deb Reese
Spirit Awards Winner for Best Film
2023
Spirit Awards Winner for Best Script
2023
Official Selection
Indie Film Festival
2023
MISCHIEFS
Drama | 25m | 2023
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Starring
Pete Dale, Josh Wardle
Spirit Awards Winner for Best Film
2023
Spirit Awards Winner for Best Script
2023
Official Selection
Indie Film Festival
2023
GRACE
Drama | 14m | 2023
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Starring
Alexa Fontaine
Spirit Awards Winner for Best Film
2023
Spirit Awards Winner for Best Script
2023
Official Selection
Indie Film Festival
2023
MOTEL GLORY
Drama | 11m | 2023
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Starring
Sandra Stone, Rick De Mayo
Spirit Awards Winner for Best Film
2023
Spirit Awards Winner for Best Script
2023
Official Selection
Indie Film Festival
2023
TO THE EAST
Drama | 26m | 2023
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Starring
Terry Clarck, Kim Longbottom, Edgar Ellen
Spirit Awards Winner for Best Film
2023
Spirit Awards Winner for Best Script
2023
Official Selection
Indie Film Festival
2023
BOBBY & JANE
Drama | 8m | 2023
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Starring
Sheerin Bex, Arlo Montenegro
Spirit Awards Winner for Best Film
2023
Spirit Awards Winner for Best Script
2023
Official Selection
Indie Film Festival
2023