South Bend Civic Theatre to present BLACK EAGLES 8/11-20
America's first black fighter pilots, the Tuskegee Airmen, are the central focus of this historical drama. As they battle opponents in the skies over Europe and among their fellow flyers back at base, we discover the bravery, humor and resilience that helped to change the fate of the world and the face of our nation. This is the story of Black Eagles.
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American group to fly for the US Military, named after the base were they trained. Tuskegee Army airfield. The unit shattered the long held belief that black men could not operate complex aircraft and would cower in a combat situation. These men had to fight for the right to fight for this country
Assigned several roles in World War II, they are most famous for their missions escorting Allied bombers to and from targets in Germany. They flew over 1500 missions destroying 260 enemy aircraft. 66 pilots paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Sergeant Steven Wilber
"I was introduced to this opportunity by the director of my church's drama ministry. I am intrigued with African-American history and it just so happened that it was military-based, as I am a currently serving military member."
David Smith
"Being a military vet myself, I can relate to the ups and downs and social challenges that the Tuskegee Airmen went through.
They supported each other and their legacy is the story of the 'Black Eagles.'"
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
AUG 11, 7:30PM (FRI)
AUG 12, 7:30PM (SAT)
AUG 13, 2:00PM (SUN)
AUG 16, 7:30PM (WED)
AUG 17, 7:30PM (THU)
AUG 18, 7:30PM (FRI)
AUG 19, 7:30PM (SAT)
AUG 20, 2:00PM (SUN)
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Adult - $22
WEDNESDAY-ThURSDAY
Adult - $20
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