Critically acclaimed actors to visit ETSU
Danny Glover and Felix Justice will perform in ETSU's Mini-Dome
Staff Reports
Issue date: 3/19/07 Section: News
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Award-winning actor Danny Glover and his good friend, actor and director Felix Justice, will bring "An Evening with Martin and Langston," their acclaimed theatrical presentation of the works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Langston Hughes, to East Tennessee State University on Tuesday, March 27.
This event begins at 7:30 p.m. on the west side of the Memorial Center (Mini-Dome) athletic complex. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
This one-of-a-kind program of performance and theatrical readings begins with Justice and his critically acclaimed portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr.
With nothing but himself and two of King's most memorable and inspiring speeches, Justice virtually transforms into the legendary civil rights leader, momentarily recreating "the power of the man and his message" on the campus stage.
Next, Justice introduces Glover - "an old friend of mine I think you may have heard of" - who brings to life the uniquely African-American words and rhythms of Langston Hughes, one of the country's most celebrated writers.
Along the way, Glover shares insights into the varied ways Hughes' writings have touched him throughout his life.
Following the performances, Justice joins Glover on stage for questions and answers.
"An Evening with Martin and Langston," as well as "Randolph and Robeson: Laboring for Our Rights," which explores the lives of labor activist A. Philip Randolph and the multi-talented athlete and activist Paul Robeson, are the result of the long history of friendship and mutual respect that Glover and Justice share both on- and off-stage.
The two have been friends since they first met as struggling San Francisco Bay area actors several years ago.
A native of San Francisco, Glover attended San Francisco State College and trained at the Black Actor's Workshop of the American Conservatory Theater.
He first came to national attention for his performance in the New York production of Athol Fugard's "Master Harold and the Boys." Not long afterward, he received widespread critical acclaim for his portrayal of cotton farmer Moze in the Academy Award-winning film "Places in the Heart."
This event begins at 7:30 p.m. on the west side of the Memorial Center (Mini-Dome) athletic complex. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
This one-of-a-kind program of performance and theatrical readings begins with Justice and his critically acclaimed portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr.
With nothing but himself and two of King's most memorable and inspiring speeches, Justice virtually transforms into the legendary civil rights leader, momentarily recreating "the power of the man and his message" on the campus stage.
Next, Justice introduces Glover - "an old friend of mine I think you may have heard of" - who brings to life the uniquely African-American words and rhythms of Langston Hughes, one of the country's most celebrated writers.
Along the way, Glover shares insights into the varied ways Hughes' writings have touched him throughout his life.
Following the performances, Justice joins Glover on stage for questions and answers.
"An Evening with Martin and Langston," as well as "Randolph and Robeson: Laboring for Our Rights," which explores the lives of labor activist A. Philip Randolph and the multi-talented athlete and activist Paul Robeson, are the result of the long history of friendship and mutual respect that Glover and Justice share both on- and off-stage.
The two have been friends since they first met as struggling San Francisco Bay area actors several years ago.
A native of San Francisco, Glover attended San Francisco State College and trained at the Black Actor's Workshop of the American Conservatory Theater.
He first came to national attention for his performance in the New York production of Athol Fugard's "Master Harold and the Boys." Not long afterward, he received widespread critical acclaim for his portrayal of cotton farmer Moze in the Academy Award-winning film "Places in the Heart."
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