Honoring Historic Mississippi Writers (HHMW)
Richelle Putnam as
Eudora Welty

Clarksdale Welcome Center
Barry McMullan portraying William Faulkner
Some of the performers:
Bottom (left to right): Barry McMullan (William Faulkner), Sara
Mutziger (Jim Henson's Muppets), Daniel C. Lee (Tennessee
Williams; Top (left to right): Richelle Putnam (Eudora Welty,
Anne McKee (Sarah Belle Wilkerson, Literary Patron)
Virginia Dawkins (Muna Lee), Regina Richardson (Lady
Mary Sinclair, and Barry McMullan (William Faulkner)
Dan Lee as Tennessee Williams. Dan
brought the one-act play, Was It Worth It?
idea to the MWG table. Thanks, Dan!
Ralph Gordon as Shelby Foote
Regina Richardson as Lady Mary Sinclair
Muna Lee
Sade Turnipseed as Ida B. Wells
HHMW began as every project does--as a great
idea. This idea soon became the creation of
many individual artists who chose, researched,
and then portrayed historical Mississippi writers
through monologues, much like those that have
been performed through theatres and at schools
for years. As performance schedules expanded,
each artist dedicated time to marking their
calendars, traveling, driving their vehicles, or
pitching in gas money when carpooling. True
dedication to this MWG project beyond the call
of duty.

And these artists continue to dedicate personal
time and efforts in portraying famous
Mississippi Authors, but have now taken the
program to the next level with yet another great
idea. Was It Worth It?, a one-act play, also
created by the performing artists, is in the
making. Instead of long, singular monologues,
characters now interact on stage with humor,
emotion, and historical accuracy.  Performances
are being scheduled. Email for more information.
Virginia Dawkins as Muna Lee
Anne Mckee, as Sarah Belle Wilkerson,
Literary Patron. Anne brought the HHMW
idea to the MWG table. Thanks, Annie B!
Robert Ray as Richard Wright
Some Dedicated Fans
Thank you!