2-22-26 The Free Theatre of Brevard - Discussion of Down in Mississippi by Carlyle Brown

Описание: 2-22-26 The Free Theatre of Brevard -
Discussion of Down in Mississippi by Carlyle Brown
Featuring Director - Jeanine Henry and
Lighting / Board Member - Harold Richardson

Additional Cast and Crew for Down in Mississippi includes:
Asst Director / Stage and Sound - Grace Ferguson
Cast - Dorian Gayle / Joey Gans / Anna Ferguson

The summer of 1964 changed America. A series of powerful events brought white volunteers to Mississippi and drew national attention to the violent suppression of Black voter registration. Playwright Carlyle Brown explored the tensions of the Civil Rights Movement in his 2008 play, Down in Mississippi

The Free Theatre of Brevard continues a theater tradition of producing thoughtful plays to engage and enrich the community, fostering dialogue both within the audience and between the audience and the cast, crew, and members of our expert panels.
The Theater has a 3-play season with dates starting in November, followed by February and April. The first play focuses on presenting views on various subjects that affect our world and the people in it. The February play, in observance of Black History Month, will perform thought-provoking and enlightening plays that pay homage to the rich tapestry of African American history, culture, and achievements.
The Free Theatre of Brevard is a 501 c3 non-profit.
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ABOUT DOWN IN MISSISSIPPI—“Down in Mississippi” is a powerful play by Carlyle Brown, written in 2008. Three college students – a black man, a white woman, and a white man—travel to the dangerous world of Mississippi in 1964 to register Negro voters. Along the way, they discover that before they can change the world, they will have to change themselves. “Down in Mississippi” is a celebration of a movement that gave birth to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It blends historical context, gospel songs, and intense drama to explore the racial tensions of Freedom Summer. The themes deal with civil rights, racial tension, courage, and historical reckoning.