Much in the same way elders in traditional Africa imparted wisdom to young people under baobab trees, Abram meets his granddaughter, Summer, under a South Carolina pecan tree. He talks. She dances. He uses humor, issues threats and tells stories from his life to help her identify her destiny. He calls it, "A crash course in how to use good common sense."

At Abram's Knee masterfully weaves music, storytelling and African dance into a spirited conversation about family, life, love and the power that comes with knowing where one fits in the world. The play also addresses broader societal issues such as elder care and discrimination.

Touted by Skirt Magazine as one of the best actresses to come out of the south in recent years, April Turner absolutely becomes this warm, funny, insightful 75 year old man. Her dancing is also sharp, full and mesmerizing.