03/25/2026
Award-winning chef, best-selling author, and beloved TV personality, Carla Hall, is at the top of her game. But getting there was no picnic. In this theatrical one-woman show, Carla Hall invites you to “strap in” for a wild, hilarious, and emotional ride as she reveals how she learned to embrace her own authenticity, “work her quirk” and finally step into her power. From her Tennessee roots as an awkward theater camp kid, to Howard University, to a stint on the runways of Paris, to her irreverent takes on the confusing expectations of Black excellence, crushing sexism, and the many attempts to erase her uniqueness, Carla has had to battle every step of the way to find her true voice — and wait till you hear it. In this insightful and inspiring World Premiere, Carla reveals the secret ingredients to her greatest creation: herself. This intimate exchange will leave audiences laughing, thinking, feeling and… maybe even discovering a little of their own power in simply being themselves.
Tickets to this event through Les Dames DC Regional Chapter will be offered on two dates: Friday, June 26 at 7:30 pm and Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $72, a portion of which supports our mission to support women in food, beverage, and hospitality through scholarships, grants, mentorship and educational programming.
*** There will be a Meet & Greet with Carla following the June 26 performance. Tickets: $92; light refreshments included
Location: Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Olney, Maryland 20832. Tel. 301-924-3400
