CITY OF HOMESTEAD, COUNCILMAN Jimmie L. Williams III, and Herman LeVern Jones, THEATRESOUTH INC. present on January 22-25, 2015 the Second Annual Production, “I HAVE A DREAM” the Broadway Musical, by Josh Greenfield. The production will take place at TheatreSouth 4th Street Playhouse @ Phichol Williams Community Center, 951 SW 4th Street, Homestead, Florida 33030.
Starring Broadway actor Jahi Kearse, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Kearse had rave reviews for his performance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in January 2014. Mrs. Coretta Scott King, will be portrayed by Off Broadway actress, Bianca LeVern Jones, fresh from her role as Goneril in Shakespeare’s King Lear at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre.
The Broadway musical “Have A Dream” has something for everyone, a mix of sheer entertainment with profound education. The original Billie Williams’ Broadway production has evolved since 1976, touring 126 cities worldwide between 1985 and 2003. The playwright, Josh Greenfield scripted King’s iconic quotations, public speeches and writings into a re-enactment of America’s Civil Rights Era (Southeastern region, 1955 – 1968). Under the gifted direction of Herman LeVern Jones, history unfolds for today’s audiences, imbued with Jones’ unique educational and artistic background and his intimate familiarity with the King family.
You will also enjoy, Music Director Jason Sweet, as he tunes up a slew of heartfelt gospel songs, sung by the I Have A Dream Gospel Choir, plus the electrifying brand of choreography provided by Dwight Thompson, of MyAct Studio.
Dates and Times
Thursday, January 22, 2015 @ 10:30 AM Student Matinee
Friday, January 23, 2015 @ 4:00 PM After-school programs and Elderly homes
Friday, January 23, 2015 @ 8:00 PM Saturday, January 24, 2015 @ 2:30 PM
Saturday, January 24, 2015 @ 8:00 PM Cast Party/ Dinner Theatre $25.00
Saturday Night’s Dinner Theatre Performance and Cast Party starts at 6:00 PM with buffet dinner and fanfare, meet the cast and playbill signing.
Show time is 8:00 PM.
Sunday, January 25, 2015 @ 2:30 PM
Sunday, January 25, 2015 @ 7:00 PM
All tickets cost $5.00, except for Saturday’s 8:00 PM Cast Party/ Dinner Theatre which costs $25.00
Tickets are available online at www.theatresouth.org
Or at the Theatre South Atlanta Box Office, Room 1-A at the Phichol Community Center. Or call 1-305-924 3003
Be ready to experience a range of emotions, memories, tears, fun and laughter. Reserve your seats early.
