Xernona and the Grand Dragon X is an original one act play commissioned by the National Center for Race Amity in collaboration with playwright Jacqui Parker. Each performance portrays a real life story of the surprising friendship between Xernona Clayton, a civil rights leader working with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Grand Dragon of the Georgia KKK.
The list of current cast is as follows: Tyler Catanella (Somerville, MA); Allison Crews (Franklin, MA); Julia Fein (Newton, MA); Hakim Harris (Roxbury, MA); Ervin Melara (Waltham, MA); Cheri Nelson (Dorchester, MA); Seonseray Oates (Boston, MA); Wilkinson Theodoris (Quincy, MA).
Each reading is approximately fifty minutes followed by an audience talk-back with Xernona actors.
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The National Center for Race Amity offers a subsidized admission of $5 per senior or student to the following matinee performances. Advanced reservations and early arrivals are recommended since theater seating is limited.
2013 Matinee Performance Dates
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Wednesday, May15 - 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM or 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday, June 5 - 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM or 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
For group reservations contact tbra@wheelock.edu or call 617-290-3155
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