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Mixed Blood Theatre Presents “Black Eagle” February 25
In commemoration of Black History Month, UMC’s Concerts and Lectures Committee will bring Mixed Blood Theatre’s play “Black Eagle” to UMC Wednesday, Feb. 25. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium. The performance is open to the public. Admission is $2 or free with UMC student I.D.
“Black Eagle” is a humor-laced story of African American scientist Ronald McNair, who was one of the astronauts aboard the ill-fated space shuttle Challenger. As the play begins, McNair is answering taped questions from school children after the Challenger launch has been delayed again. His responses describe a remarkable journey from a small, segregated South Carolina town to the elite ranks of NASA’s astronaut program. As he departs in preparation for the next day’s launch, McNair leaves an inspiring personal history that serves as a model for those who follow.
Andre Samples, the actor who plays McNair, has previously performed in Mixed Blood’s productions of “Boy,” “Cut Flowers,” and “The Boys Next Door” and has toured for the theatre in “GunPlay.” Black Eagle is written and directed by Warren C. Bowles, a veteran Mixed Blood actor best known for his portrayals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Jackie Robinson.
Based in Minneapolis, the Mixed Blood Theatre Company is a professional multi-racial theatre company promoting cultural pluralism, individual equality, and artistic excellence. Learn more at <www.mixedblood.com>.
Posted 02/17/2004
Contact: Andrew Svec,
218-281-8435