August Wilsons classic Two Trains Running, the 7th play in his ten-part series, takes place in the 1960s against the backdrop of a rumbling Civil Rights Movement, the recent assassination of Malcolm X, and gentrification encroaching on Black communities. As the community awaits the funeral of Prophet Samuel, a local reverend, Memphis Lee fights to keep his restaurant alive with the threat of urban renewal. As the Black community reels from the impact of Civil Rights and community leaders deaths and urban renewals grip on the Pittsburgh community, the next generation of community freedom fighters, Sterling and Risa, work to help Memphis save his business from the government that continues to double down on racist practices against African Americans.
Ages: 16+ (Teen and Up)
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The Acting Company in
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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All Is Calm
Music Theatre Kansas City (12/12 - 12/21) | |
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Kimberly Akimbo
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts [Muriel Kauffman Theatre] (1/20 - 1/25) | |
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Theatre Lawrence (12/5 - 12/21) | |
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MRS. DOUBTFIRE
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (6/2 - 6/7) | |
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The Play That Goes Wrong
The White Theatre at The J (3/14 - 3/29) | |
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Stephen Wilson Jr. at Midland Theatre
Midland Theatre (4/17 - 4/17) | |
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Music of the Night
Music Theatre Kansas City (1/2 - 1/4) | |
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