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Support Us Houston's independent source of local news and culture. The Ballad of Emmett Till The brutal murder by two white men of year old Emmett Till, an African-American, was a pivotal moment in America's Civil Rights movement, and this family chronicle captures the joy in his brief life and the inconsolable tragedy of his death.

The simple set includes a screening area for slide projections which vividly remind us that this is in the South, place us in a car on a dirt road, and allow us to witness, in blood-red silhouette, the murder itself.

The five brilliant actors play multiple roles though Joseph "JoeP" Palmore plays only Emmett himself , creating humor, poignancy, a sense of foreboding and the steely acceptance that led to an open casket. Palmore as Emmett emanates youthful brashness and spontaneity, an openness to adventure and a fierce pride in his carefully brushed white bucks, and we learn to like and admire him in a series of scenes that portray his life in South Chicago and in Mississippi visiting relatives.

Emmett innocently steps "out of line" from the viewpoint of Mississippi racists, and events unfold not unlike a Greek tragedy. The emotional power of this work, which has garnered multiple awards, is staggering, and playwright Ifa Bayeza has shown remarkable skill in condensing a powerful story into a tale so intimate and enthralling, directed by Elizabeth Van Dyke with flawless taste and impressive compassion.

A powerful human drama captures the rich, loving life of a family as it experiences the tragic loss of its son, in a beautifully crafted play with inspired acting and direction. This is must-see theater, with a compelling, universal story that will engage the hearts of everyone. Ensemble Theatre, Main, Support the independent voice of Houston and help keep the future of the Houston Press free.

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Contact: Pete Vonder Haar. Follow: Twitter: PeterVonderHaar. Don't Miss Out. Join Today. Sign Up. I Support Learn More. Latest Stories. Groover Oct 23, Groover Oct 22, More ». Sign Up Now No Thanks. Here's an opportunity for riveting inner thoughts, or adroit pantomime, or a subtle bit of stage business, but, alas, we wait, and The play runs a bit less than 90 minutes, with no intermission, and ends with a prolonged and endearing curtain call, and we are glad we have met these characters trying to find their way in life.

Doran and assistant director Aaron Garrett have turned a highly contemporary script into an interesting comedic romp, and done justice to a courageous playwright. A lighthearted look at the young and their search for a satisfying relationship combines some wonderful special effects, solid acting, and excellent direction to create an amusing romp of a comedy.

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Support Us Houston's independent source of local news and culture. The setup: Three gals and three guys, all late twenties, meet by chance on the streets of New York in the wee hours of the morning after a night of drinking, and seek to negotiate the shoals of relationships, some ending and some beginning. The execution: Playwright Adam Bock must have a major set of cojones even to consider putting three tipsy ladies onstage -- while a drunken man may be amusing, there is a totally unfair double standard.

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