Pippa White program April 7 in Central City

CENTRAL CITY — Storyteller Pippa White will finish Merrick Arts Council’s season with her presentation of Voices from Ellis Island on Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.

From 1892 to 1930, Ellis Island was the first experience of life in America for millions of immigrants. Their stories are amusing, frightening, inspiring, and true. With a change of a hat, shawl, or jacket, Pippa portrays immigrants as they share stories of their hopes and dreams, as well as their experiences on the ship and once landing at Ellis Island. It is estimated that 40% of the current United States population have ancestors who passed through Ellis Island.

White calls her One’s Company Productions “part theatre, part storytelling, part history.” Audiences Storyteller Pippa White is coming to Central City. Photo provided call them unique, captivating, and touching. She has toured over thirty states performing at universities and colleges, performing arts centers, museums, libraries and festivals.

The performance will take place at the Central City PerformingArts Center, Edwin and Bernice Lock Theatre in Central City.Admission is by MAC season membership or by purchasing a ticket at the door or at https://our.show/merrickarts- council Adults are $15 and students are free. This show is partially funded by Nebraska Arts Council. For more information, call 308-940-0274.