From A Yardie To A Yankee By Sardia Robinson
May 17 • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$40 – $45
From A Yardie To A Yankee
Written, Directed and Performed by Sardia Robinson
Proceeds go to: This special performance is dedicated to raising funds for a family of ten who were deeply affected by the Eaton Fire. Your support will help them rebuild and recover during this challenging time.
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From A Yardie To A Yankee is the gripping, gut-wrenching true story of one young girl’s courageous life journey from the murderous streets of Kingston, Jamaica, to the deadly consequences of Chicago’s drug wars. Master storyteller Sardia Robinson breathes life and warmth into each of her characters, producing a wonderful theatrical experience with just the right balance of humor and drama.
From A Yardie To A Yankee is Sardia’s personal story of her journey from Jamaica to America. Born into a poverty-stricken Jamaican neighborhood, Sardia had to overcome numerous hurdles in everyday life. Even as a young girl, Sardia dreamed of becoming a Hollywood actress. Then, an unplanned pregnancy added yet more hurdles. Sardia’s engaging and unique storytelling style takes audience members on an emotional rollercoaster ride fraught with peril, pain, suffering, but also filled with humor, endearing characters, and the undeterred human spirit to survive.
Why I’m Doing This
“My grandmother always said that we are here to be of service, and that wisdom has stayed with me throughout my life. Whenever I see people in crisis, in any way that I can help, I always jump at the opportunity. Being of service is what we are here to do, and to me, it always feels better to give than to receive.” — Sardia Robinson
Running time: 60 minutes | Ages: 12+ | Genre: Dramedy
Price: $40 ($45 at the door)
Sardia Robinson
A Columbia College grad with a deep background in theater and film, Sardia is an award-winning writer and actress. She is a leader in shifting the narrative for Jamaicans in Hollywood and works steadily to bring diverse, complex, genuine characters to television, film and the stage. Sardia was born and raised in Jamaica. She earned a BA in Theater and was awarded best solo production by Broadway World for her one-woman show From a Yardie to a Yankee.