Celebrating Phillis Wheatley: Dramatic Play & Musical Performance

Old South Church Celebrates Phillis Wheatley in May!

DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE: A REVOLUTIONARY ENCOUNTER IN LONDON

A Play about Phillis Wheatley & Benjamin Franklin

AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: CASTLE OF OUR SKINS

Sunday, MAY 18, 2:30-4:30pm, in the Gordon Chapel and on live stream

Old South's (G)RACE Speaks Committee has teamed up with local playwright Debbie Wiess to present A Revolutionary Encounter in London, her hour-long one-act play about the little-known meeting in London summer 1773 of two of Boston's Colonial icons: enslaved African Poetess Phillis Wheatley and American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.Witness these two important figures in Old South's history converse in their spiritual home, 252 years after their famous encounter when she travelled to London for the publication of her book of poetry there several months later. With music performed by Castle of Our Skins inspired by the words of Phillis Wheatley, Sojourner Truth and other women of color. All followed by a discussion with the performers and refreshments to enjoy. You don't want to miss it! Click here to register. The event is free to attend; donations to support the church's Racial Justice efforts will be gratefully accepted. Click here to tune in via live stream. You can also find the Program here.

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