LIVE PERFORMANCES BY SUSHEEL

Attendees:
" On O Freedom! (presentation & film):  Susheel is a brilliant performer, and her tale of Mary Ellen Pleasant is a must-see!  -- Life changing!"

   -Sharleen Cooper Cohen

     B'way Producer-best-selling author​

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"On O Freedom! (presentation & film):  "You are quite amazing as a singer and actress! The film is beautifully done!"

   -Barbara Bauer, Reporter Post Newspapers & Director, Four Seasons Concerts, Bay Area

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"It was my pleasure to witness your performance [Los Angeles]...I am also a one-woman show performer with African-AM. history as content...  Thank you for a clear, focused, in-depth, compelling view of Mary Pleasant."

   - Maisha Hazzard

      Historical Enactor/Los Angeles

 

"I want to mention again how much I enjoyed your presentation. I hope I donˆt sound like a broken record, but your presentation and telling of the tale made her story quite memorable and exciting!"

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   - Rochelle Shaposhnick

      VZS Films, LA (CA)

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Historians:
Here's what noted historians had to say when they certified Susheel and her research for inclusion in the California Council for the Humanities "History Alive!" program.
 

"Your research is extraordinary" 

      Shirley Ann Moore PhD.

       California State Univ., emeritus, Sacramento

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"Captivating, spellbinding presentation... Bibbs has done an amazing yeoman's job of historical research! She is MEP "Bravo!"

    - Rick Moss, Ph.D.

      Los Angeles' Afro-American Museum, emeritus

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"This should be a model for those who aspire to do chautuaqua."

   - Dr. Hundley, Historian, UCLA​

 

  Presenters:
"Your chautauqua presentation was outstanding, and it was obvious that you have, indeed, researched Ms. Pleasant's background and significant historical contributions a great deal. I believe we all came away with increased sensitivity for this important person in our State's past as well as her impact on the present and future. It also served to clear up some misconceptions about Mary Ellen Pleasant in the minds of some who were fortunate to observe your performance. The preparation, both physical and mental, that goes into such a performance certainly must require a tremendous commitment on your part. But the result was so gratifying, and attests to your talents, as well as your knowledge of this remarkable woman." 

   - Robert Elsner, Executive Director

      California Sesquicentennial             

      Commission

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"Last evening I went with high spirits, and I carried the emotional and intellectual rewards emanating from your wonderful chautauqua on Mary Ellen Pleasant. The extraordinary care, scholarship, preparation, and talent that you have invested in this presentation are evident and a great gift to those fortunate enough to see you perform. Personally and as a member of the CA Humanities Council, I sincerely thank you for taking the time to appear at the Huntington Library."
 

   - Christine Sisley, Exec. Director

      Parsons Foundation (LA Chautauqua,

      Huntington Library)