The Escape; or, A Leap for Freedom

Event Description:

This bold adaptation of the first play published by an African American follows Cato, a complicit "house slave," and Glen and Melinda, two enslaved lovers, who risk everything for freedom. Dr Marvin McAllister brings new life to William Wells Brown's powerful mix of melodrama, minstrelsy, and anti-slavery oration. Rich with historical insight and infused with modern music—from bluegrass to bounce, gospel to big beat—The Escape offers a rare look at slavery and resistance from a contemporary perspective—urgent, unforgettable, and triumphant.