The voices of the classics brought to life at Theatrical Outfitby Myke JohnsAtlanta, GaThe words of revered southern authors are being brought to life at Theatrical Outfit. The Southern Writers Onstage performance series is back for a second year to present the works of authors such as Zora Neale Hurston, William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor and others through readings, theater, and discussion.
To find out more, WABE's Myke Johns sat down with their organizer Pearl McHaney, Associate Dean of Fine Arts for the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University.
Remaining performances feature:
Richard Wright, February 20
E. Roger Mitchell will present "A Dramatic Reading from Black Boy."
Celebrating Black History Month
Zora Neale Hurston, March 12
Kim Brockington will present her one-woman show Zora!
Talk-back with Valerie Boyd, author of Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston
Celebrating Women's Month
William Faulkner, April 23
John Maxwell performs his play "'Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?'"
