Stuttering Disorder May Have Led to Death In "The Face of Emmett Till" A Stage Play Depicting the Singular Event that Sparked the Civil Rights Movement
Hampton, Va. – The New Initiatives of Aberdeen Gardens, a historical society in Hampton, presents, "The Face of Emmett Till," a stage play, on Saturday, May 28th at 6pm at Thomas Nelson Community College, Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium. This event is open to the public. "The Face of Emmett Till" depicts the singular event that is said to have sparked the civil rights movement in the 1950's, with the brutal murder of a 14-year-old African-American Chicago boy full of zeal and curiosity. Till, anxious to visit with his family in Mississippi, had a sever stuttering disorder, which may have led to his untimely death. The news of Emmett's death spread through the country almost overnight and his mother, Mamie Till Bradley insisted on an open-casket funeral "so the world could see what was actually going on in Mississippi." Written by Mamie Till Bradley and David Barr, "The Face of Emmett Till" is sure to leave the audience in awe with its talented cast of actors and director, Terrance Afer-Anderson. Afer-Anderson, an award-winning playwright, director, actor and television is most noted for his work with "Hiram and Nettie," a love story between two slaves, last produced in Las Vegas in 2010. "I've produced and/or directed more than 50 productions, "The Face of Emmett Till" is one of the most well-crafted plays I've ever done," said Afer-Anderson. Reserved seating tickets are $25, general admission is $15. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 757.725.3092, or at the door. For additional Information, please contact Monica Brown at 757.746.9766 or monicabrown@gmail.com. ###-- |
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