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Donna Jefferson shares inspiration for new play, 'Mama's Day' | Community Voices

Mama's Day is written by Donna Jefferson
Mama's Day is written by Donna Jefferson

Donna Jefferson is a local playwright who wrote the play "Mama's Day" after the passing of her mother. The play runs May 20-22, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Jefferson spoke to Community Voices about what inspires her writings and how to find inspiration in nature.

Originally aired May 11, 2022.

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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