'Jedidiah Blackstone: Origin Story of an Alter Ego & the Untold Tales from the Darkside of the West'
A profound narrative of self-exploration and cultural enlightenment.
Jedidiah Blackstone is a cowboy poet with a spirit as vast as the western skies. His odyssey navigates through the veiled narratives that confront the fabled myths of the frontier, charting a course toward personal redemption.
This captivating tale weaves together a tapestry of redemption, the poignant hues of nostalgia, and a quest to mend the bonds with his late father. Through the lens of history and culture, we follow Jedidiah on his transformative journey to carve out his legacy, beyond the shadows of the past.
Created, written, and performed by Jeff Campbell, founder of Emancipation Theater Company, Jedidiah Blackstone: Origin Story of an Alter Ego & the Untold Tales from the Darkside of the West is both an origin story and cultural reclamation project. Set in the poetic, mythic space between the real and the imagined, the story uncovers the untold legacy of Black pioneers buried beneath the Rocky Mountain soil, narrated by a Hip-Hop cowboy poet with a mission to resurrect their names.
“In a time when Black history is under attack from the highest levels of government, we’re raising our voices through art,” says Campbell. “This season is our response. We are countering the war on Black history, loud, clear, and unapologetically on stage.”
Through a blend of post-Hip Hop Expressionism and concert theater, the production reimagines the frontier through the lens of historical figures like Clara Brown, Jeremiah Lee, and Lorenzo Bowman, placing them in conversation with present-day battles over truth, identity, and cultural erasure.
Featuring the Musical Collective Country By Nature
The production stars Campbell as Jedidiah, supported by an ensemble of musicians and performers:
DJ Mu$a on turntables
Vocalists, Erica Brown and Merrian Johnson
Dancers, DeAndre Carroll and Lino Dupa
Performance Schedule:
Sept 25 - Oct 5, 2025
Evenings: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays @ 7:30 PM
Matinees: Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:00 PM
Industry Night Preview: Wednesday, September 24 @ 7:30 PM (Email
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