Prepare to embark on a powerful and inspiring journey with Deonna Marie as she shares her incredible story of triumph over adversity. The Deonna Marie Experience: From the Crack House to the Opera House, Blooming from Brokenness makes its world premiere at Factory Obscura in downtown Oklahoma City this August.
This captivating one-woman production takes place in a truly immersive setting, allowing you to feel every emotion as you bear witness to Deonna Marie’s remarkable tale. With heartwarming melodies and poignant recollections, Deonna will take you on a life-affirming journey, from the depths of addiction to the heights of achievement. Open August 10-27, 2023, this show is a transformative experience that will leave you feeling empowered and renewed.
“Her incredible resilience and unbreakable spirit will inspire you to overcome any obstacle in your own life,” said Producer Elizabeth Spencer.
Deonna Marie is currently touring with NPR’s The Moth, sharing one of the stories from her one-woman show. She has performed on The Moth Mainstage in Massachusetts, Dallas, and New York. Director Wendy Poole commented, “Audience members at The Moth have been so moved by Deonna Marie’s one story; I can’t wait for people to experience the entire show.”
“Something out of this world chose Deonna as an instrument! Deonna electrifies any room she enters...Her stories are a testimony to the power of music, light, laughter and saucy jokes and sage-like wisdom. She’s a beam of light, a bolt of lightning and her songs open like a huge umbrella, sheltering us all from the storm.”
Over the last year, Deonna Marie has been working on Cricket’s Requiem, a soon-to-be-released feature film. Deonna Marie served as vocal coach for the actors and sings the film’s theme song "Take My Heart With You." She also stars in the soon-to-be-released documentary Finding Cricket's Choir as a Panelist and Judge.
Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Deonna Marie is a classically trained opera singer with 3 degrees in Vocal Performance. She has performed locally as a Resident Artist at Adèle Wolf Productions in Oklahoma City for over 3 years. She is also a nominee in Hundred Magazine’s “100 women making a difference in Oklahoma City.” Whether it’s singing, storytelling, or acting, Deonna Marie uses her rich and captivating voice to transcend emotions and has raised audiences to their feet on stages all over the world.
Tickets:
$45 Advance
$50 General Admission
$35 Student / Teacher / Military / Senior
Limited “Pay-What-You-Can” tickets available, $15 suggested minimum.
Performance Dates
Through August 27, 2023
Thursday-Saturday: Doors at 6:45pm, Show at 7:00pm
Sunday: Doors at 2:15pm, Show at 2:30pm
Show run time is approximately 90 minutes.
Non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase.
This show contains mature subject matter, including mature language and reference to drug use, suicide, and violence. Parental discretion is advised. This show contains use of strobe light.
Q&A WITH DEONNA MARIE
Audiences are invited to attend a free Q&A session with Deonna following the final performance in the run of shows. All are welcome to attend on Sunday, August 27, 4:30pm.