Alonzo Jackson, Deron Simmons, Abingdon Theatre Artistic Director Jan Buttram, Al Letson, Biko Misabiko, director Rob Urbinati, and Sanctuary on 8th Street Executive Director Vicky Watkins; (left-right, bottom row) DJ Willie Evans, Jr., and Keith Mack Photo

From: Photo Flash: Abingdon Theatre's SUMMER IN SANCTUARY Talkback

At the talkback following last Wednesday's performance of SUMMER IN SANCTUARY -- the new play written and performed by slam poetry artistand host of NPR's 'State of the RE:Union' Al Letson about a summer he spent teaching a creative writing class at The Sanctuary on 8thvStreet, a community center in Florida -- Abingdon Theatre Company welcomed Vicky Watkins, Executive Director of The Sanctuary, and several of the now-adult students who inspired the NYC premier