The history of people of African ancestry in America is a tale of majesty, courage, hope and faith, as well as immense tragedy. From slavery to civil rights and beyond, the history of African-Americans occupies a central place in our cultural, political, and moral heritage.
Theatre is a most extraordinary vehicle for telling complex stories.
With theatre, we are able to take significant events, complicated issues, the subtleties of personality, and meld them all into an understandable whole. On the stage, it can be done with humor, grace, and verve. This season, we've found a play that we think can tell this very special story. We see riots and war, boycotts and marches, love and pride, all reflected in their music. The show will be directed by Professor Darryl V. Jones.