Written and Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III
Music Supervision and Arrangements by Jason Michael Webb
May 18 – June 12, 2022
Leonard C. Haas Stage
“We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers.” - Bayard Rustin
Chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and openly gay Civil Rights activist, Bayard Rustin was nearly written out of the history books. This world premiere play soars with African-American spirituals and offers a glimpse into a transformative moment for young Rustin—his 1944 prison sentence in Ashland, Kentucky. While incarcerated and targeted for his sexuality, Rustin puts his faith in nonviolent resistance to the test, illuminating what it means to be branded a "troublemaker" within a system stacked against you.
Recommended for ages 17+ for explicit sexual language, brief nudity, and adult themes.
Please Note: Accessible Seating is reserved for those with limited mobility.