Photo Flash: First Look at LOOKING OVER THE PRESIDENT'S SHOULDER at American Blues Theater

American Blues Theater continues its 30th anniversary season with the Chicago premiere of LOOKING OVER THE PRESIDENT'S SHOULDER, by Artistic Affiliate James Still and directed by Timothy Douglas. A solo show featuring Ensemble Member Manny Buckley, LOOKING OVER THE PRESIDENT'S SHOULDER tells the story of African-American White House Butler Alonzo Fields, who served four presidents between 1931 and 1953. LOOKING OVER THE PRESIDENT'S SHOULDER runs now through March 6 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Avenue. Opening night is Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. BroadwayWorld has a first look at Buckley in action below!

Before Lee Daniels' "The Butler," playwright James Still shared the real-life, inspirational story of Alonzo Fields, grandson of a freed slave, who grew up in an all-black town in southern Indiana. Forced by the Depression to give up his dreams of becoming an opera singer, Fields accepts a job at the White House and served there for 21 years. This tour-de-force solo play is told from the unique perspective of serving four U.S. presidents and their families: Herbert Hoover, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Dwight Eisenhower.

The creative team for LOOKING OVER THE PRESIDENT'S SHOULDER includes Brian Sidney Bembridge (scenic and light design), Christopher J. Neville* (costume design), Rick Sims* (sound design), Amanda Herrmann (properties) and Jaclyn Holsey* (stage manager). *Denotes Ensemble member or Artistic Affiliate of American Blues Theater.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 773-404-7336 or visiting www.AmericanBluesTheater.com.

Photo Credit: Johnny Knight

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