TUSKEGEE

TUSKEGEE, an immersive theatrical experience transforming the Military Aviation Museum into a living historical journey honoring the courage, excellence, and brotherhood of the Tuskegee Airmen—the Black military aviators whose service during World War II reshaped American history. Through storytelling, live music, and movement, TUSKEGEE honors the legacy of the heroes whose determination redefined military excellence and inspired generations to soar.

This purpose-built airport facility includes more than 50 aircraft from the World War I and World War II eras. Located on 130 acres and home to historic structures, static displays, and regular flying demonstrations featuring some of history’s most iconic aircraft, the Museum is a must-see attraction. ROŪGE is proud to partner with the Military Aviation Museum to present this play in a setting that brings history vividly to life.

For more information, visit their website: https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/

Sharon Cook is a performer, director, playwright, theatre instructor, and the Founder and Artistic Director of The Underground Performing Arts Collective. A Norfolk native and retired 30-year veteran educator with Norfolk Public Schools, Sharon has been a longtime creative force in the Hampton Roads theatre community. Her work centers on creating space for underrepresented artists and uplifting stories that reflect, educate, and build community. As a performer, she has appeared in numerous regional and local productions, including Grease, Chicago, Pippin, A Christmas Carol: The Musical, All Shook Up, Legally Blonde, Hello, Dolly!, Annie, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, and Disney’s Tarzan.

Sherilynn Cherry is a playwright, theatre professor, and Registered Drama Therapist whose work is rooted in culture, rhythm, storytelling, and ritual healing. She holds a BA in Dance and Theatre, an MA in Theatre, and an MFA in Script and Screenwriting from Regent University. A member of The Z Playwrights Lab at Zeiders American Dream Theatre, her one-woman show Good Girl Gone Single has been featured at the Orlando, Raleigh, and Z Fringe Festivals, and her play Peace of Still won the 2024 Proteus Festival.

Her work reflects a distinct Southern voice inspired by August Wilson, capturing the poetic essence of relatable life moments and using performance as a mirror for the human experience. She has presented at national conferences, including the Hip-Hop Literacies Conference at Ohio State University, and has participated in writing workshops with Pete Goldfinger of the Jigsaw franchise. Through her writing, teaching, and live performance, she creates work that reflects, translates, and celebrates what it means to be human.