Marquette Theatre presents “To Kill a Mockingbird: An African American Perspective” lecture
The play will run at the Marquette Theatre from Nov. 12-22.
MILWAUKEE – Reggie Jackson of America’s Black Holocaust Museum will speak about the play To Kill a Mockingbird on Monday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. at Marquette University’s Helfaer Theatre.
The play tells a story of racial injustice, courage and compassion as seen through the eyes of a young white child. It will run at the Marquette Theatre from Nov. 12-22. Jackson’s talk explores the play as seen through African American eyes and will be followed by a question and answer session.
Jackson’s speech provides context for Marquette’s Theatre and Social Justice production of To Kill a Mockingbird. The play is adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee. Jackson’s speech, to be held in the theater, is free and open to the public.
The play will run:
- Thursday, Nov. 12, through Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 18, through Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m.
Play tickets for the general public are $20, with discounts for senior citizens, Marquette students, employees and alumni. All seats are $6 on Wednesday, Nov. 18. For more information, call the Theatre Box Office at (414) 288-7504 or online at marquettetheatre.showclix.com.
To Kill a Mockingbird is co-sponsored by Rid Racism Milwaukee, an action-oriented coalition of individuals and organizations dedicated to dismantling all forms of racism and racial inequities through collaborations, education, dialogue, advocacy and action. Find them at http://www.ridracism-mke.org/.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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Marquette often offers a $6 Wednesday showing – but I’m not certain if there’s a particular Wednesday (e.g. 3rd of the month, etc.). Can’t wait to see this play!