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Events on Thursday, October 31, 2024

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Thursday, October 31 at 7:30 PM

7:30 PM

WRITTEN BY DAVID MAMET; DIRECTED BY Malinda L. Beckman

When a prominent white businessman is charged with the sexual assault of a black woman, he employs a multicultural law firm to defend him. As the legal team examines the case, the evidence raises questions about the accused's firsthand account. How far will they go in defense of their client and the pursuit of actual justice? Race examines how truth is not always the goal when it comes to the legal system and the biases within. In fact, truth can be disruptive.Read more

Thursday, October 31 at 8:00 PM - Opening Night

8:00 PM

by Clarence Holmes Jr., Directed by Roshunda Jones-Koumba

Set in Selma, Alabama in 1966, against the backdrop of the civil rights movement, the play follows a determined black man who is committed to exercising his right to vote despite numerous obstacles. His journey is fraught with challenges, but his perseverance is supported by his worried yet supportive wife. The play highlights the historical and personal struggles of African-Americans fighting for their civil rights, culminating in a powerful and emotional narrative of resilience and hope.Read more