Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

Swimming Upstream: The Katrina Monologues returns home to honor the resilience, strength, and spirit of our community.

This powerful theatrical production weaves together stories of survival, loss, and renewal, told through the voices of women who endured the storms and helped stitch the city back together through song, movement, and determination.

With raw honesty and breathtaking artistry, Swimming Upstream captures the pain of devastation and the triumph of hope, reminding us of the unbreakable fabric of New Orleans’ culture and community.