Pettis Perry, a lecturer for recreation and leisure studies Malcolm X, MLK relived in production By Monica L. Ewing Daily staff writer M alcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. will be meeting for about an hour today to discuss their diverging approaches to resolving human rights problems. Paul Lawrence Dunbar was an elevator operator. He has played Malcolm X in 150 theaters across the country since 1990 in lecture-like recreations of Malcolm X speeches. He said the audience will not only see a meeting between two powerful men, but will also see them as husbands and fragile men in the difficult times of the 1960s. Perry said he hopes the play is thought-provoking for the audience.
Students seem to be very interested in today's performances.
Tony Clark, a senior and engineering student, said he would like to attend, but is unable to because of upcoming midterms and his job. I would be interested, but it's not a good time for me to go. Gabe Delarosa, a junior majoring in psychology, agreed. It would especially be interesting to see the Malcolm X and Martin Luther King one. Perry said he hopes the plays are sold out.