In an era where stories of resilience often struggle to find a stage, one artist is proving that personal battles can become powerful public performances. Delores Burgess, a gospel recording artist, playwright, entrepreneur, and three-time breast cancer survivor, has turned her harrowing medical journey into a theatrical milestone with her one-woman musical, “Fighting for the Title.”
For Burgess, the recent curtain call of this production at The Brio Theater—the newly established performing arts center she founded in Tucker, Georgia—was far more than the end of a show. It represented a triumph of artistic expression, community connection, and entrepreneurial grit. Following successful showings in September and October, she is now preparing to bring the production to broader audiences through theatrical bookings, touring opportunities, and strategic investment partnerships.
Meanwhile, The Brio Theater itself is gearing up for an upcoming holiday production, continuing Burgess’ vision of transforming the intimate, black box theater and multi-use venue into a vibrant cultural hub for the greater Atlanta area. “We look forward to booking our widely lauded, Broadway-quality production of ‘Fighting for the Title,’ with theater lovers, as well as with corporate health entities, touring partners and investors,” Burgess said.
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Written and performed entirely by Burgess, “Fighting for the Title” chronicles her deeply personal journey through three battles with breast cancer. The show captures the fear, uncertainty, faith, humor, and determination that defined her fight to survive. In a remarkable display of theatrical versatility, Burgess portrays nine distinct characters, including her spirited five-year-old self, a triumphant grandmother, and a no-nonsense physician she confronts with equal measures of courage and conviction. Through original music, dramatic storytelling, and moments of unexpected humor, she takes audiences beyond the medical realities of cancer to explore the emotional and spiritual experiences that accompany life-threatening challenges. The production’s recent successful run has reinforced what every audience member has expressed: that her story resonates globally and is a Broadway experience.
“I’m excited to see the response from audience members who have experienced ‘Fighting for the Title,'” shared Burgess. “It’s about discovering the strength to keep fighting, finding purpose in your pain and understanding that your story can become someone else’s inspiration. ‘Fighting for the Title’ is my testimony, but its message belongs to everyone who has ever faced something that threatened to defeat them,” Burgess said.
Building on the production’s momentum, Burgess and her creative team are now booking opportunities to present the show at performing arts centers, women’s conferences, faith-based gatherings, healthcare events, corporate programs, and breast cancer awareness initiatives. The production presents opportunities for investors, corporate and entertainment partners, and sponsors to support its continued development, expanded visibility, and national touring. “There’s an audience for stories that entertain while touching hearts and changing perspectives,” Burgess explained. “‘Fighting for the Title’ reaches women, families and communities in ways that are deeply transformative. We’re looking for partners who recognize the theatrical, educational and inspirational value of bringing this story to the likes of corporate audiences and Broadway stages,” she said.
Located at 4445 Hugh Howell Road in Tucker, The Brio is a newly renovated, independently owned performance venue offering original theatrical productions, performing arts instruction, creative development workshops, community programming, and collaborative opportunities for emerging and established artists. As a Black woman entrepreneur owning and operating an independent theatre, Burgess is helping to broaden representation in an industry where women in general—not to mention women of color—have historically faced significant barriers to ownership, financing, and leadership.
An award-winning singer, actor, playwright, director, author, certified action coach, and artistic mentor with more than three decades of experience, Burgess brings a uniquely multifaceted perspective to theatre ownership. “The Brio is not simply about presenting shows,” Burgess said. “It’s about building a place where creativity, entrepreneurship, education and opportunity come together. I want artists to have a space where they can develop their talents, sustain their craft and discover possibilities they may never have imagined,” she said.
As The Brio continues building momentum as a fine arts institution, preparations are underway for a holiday theatrical production designed to bring families, friends, and community members together for a memorable seasonal experience. Additional details about the holiday production, “Brio Bells – The Gifts of Christmas,” including performance dates, featured talent, and ticket availability, will be found at https://briotheater.com/tickets.
For Burgess, the success of “Fighting for the Title” and the continued development of The Brio Theater represent interconnected chapters of a much larger story. Having survived cancer three times, built businesses, and pursued artistic excellence across multiple disciplines, she understands that meaningful achievement requires vision, courage, and perseverance. “Everything I’ve experienced has prepared me for this chapter,” Burgess reflected. “My greatest desire is to create a legacy that makes dreams come true — a legacy that inspires people to pursue and fulfill their dreams,” she said.
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Why it matters: Burgess’ journey from cancer survivor to theater owner and playwright underscores how personal adversity can fuel artistic innovation and community building. By bringing a story of survival to the stage, she is not only inspiring audiences but also challenging longstanding barriers to ownership and representation in the theater industry.
