In the 1960’s black America had a common goal: an end to poverty and racism. Two passionate voices spoke and spurred the black people of America to achieve their aims. Two conflicting ideologies were on offer: immediate, active, provocative change using violence if necessary or non-violent demonstration for long-term peace.
During this honeymoon period of Obama’s presidency, we thought it would be interesting to raise the question: are role models like Malcolm X and Martin Luther King still relevant to our society following the election of the first black President of the United States - the world’s most powerful man?
By Jeff Stetson
Directed by Paul Morris
Designed by Victoria Johnstone
starring Jeffery Kissoon, George Eggay and Anthony Taylor
Every night is a ‘Nubian Night’ - each evening after the play there will be a series of bonus performances:
Fri 16, Sun 18, Thurs 22, Wed 28 and Sat 31 Oct: live music – jazz and blues Sat 17, Tues 20, Fri 23, Sat 24, Thurs 29, and Fri 30 Oct : Mary Seacole by Karlina Grace or Caribbean Stories by Alistair Bain Wed 21 and Tues 27 Oct: Spoken Word Sun 25 Oct and Sun 1 Nov: discussion with the director, cast and crew.
The Meeting takes place at the Warehouse Theatre from 16 October to 1 November, 2009.
In the 1960’s black America had a common goal: an end to poverty and racism. Two passionate voices spoke and spurred the black people of America to achieve their aims. Two conflicting ideologies were on offer: immediate, active, provocative change using violence if necessary or non-violent demonstration for long-term peace.
