Award-winning, one-person drama to benefit Historical Society

Sunday, Feb. 5, 7 pm.

In doing so, not only will they be immersed in an historical drama, but will be helping to benefit the Grosse Ile Historical Society. According to a performance advance delivered by Historical Society President Karin Cozzi and past president Tony Krukowski, “Michigan author Breeda Kelly Miller has created a live love letter to her late mother in her new one-woman play, Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home, a touching theatrical tribute in which Miller portrays her mom, Mary Kelly, through Mrs. Kelly’s immigration from Ireland to America, matriarchal role raising her family, and struggle with dementia late in life.

of experiences felt by generations of immigrants and adults caring for their aged parents.

BILL STEVENSON

“This is a theatrical memoir filled with humor and poignant moments, with Breeda performing each role, introducing us to her parents, their families, and friends. Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home will keep audiences riveted from the opening line to the closing blessing. It is a moving, joyous exploration of love, roots, and family.’

“After caring for her mother for six years until her death in 2011, Miller became a nationally known speaker, raising awareness and supporting the importance of self-care for caregivers.

She is the author of the book, The Caregiver Coffeebreak, a skilled storyteller whose ‘Ticket to Heaven’ tale was on NPR’s ‘The Moth Radio Hour’.”

“Named winner of the Wilde Award for the best one-person show of 2021-22 by EncoreMichigan, Michigan’s leading theater news organization, ‘Breeda Kelly Miller brings to life a funny and often profound look at her mother’s journey from her native Ireland through the end of her life, charting the type

Directed by Brian Cox, Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home will make its Downriver premiere at the Trenton Village Theater, 2447 W. Jefferson, Trenton.

General admission tickets are $25 and VIP seating at $40 can be purchased online at Eventbrite or by calling 734-675-1250.