Special Event Celebrating Christopher Paul Curtis’ The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

Join cast members from the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 for a special evening celebrating Christopher Paul Curtis’ award-winning young adult novel in the Center for Black Literature & Culture at The Indianapolis Public Library's Central Library. Starting at 6:00 PM on February 10, actor Milicent Wright and youth actors from the company will take part in readings from both the book and Cheryl L. West’s recent stage adaptation. Listen, discuss, and celebrate this important American story!
 
Enter to win one of three The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 books. Attendees will receive a special discount offer to come see the play at the Indiana Repertory Theatre.
 
WHEN: Monday, February 10 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM

WHERE: The Indianapolis Public Library's Center for Black Literature & Culture 
Central Library | 40 East Saint Clair Street | Indianapolis, IN 46204

COST: Free
 
About The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963: When the Watsons load their young children into the car for the long drive from Michigan to visit family in the Deep South, they take their Green Book to help plan for the prejudice encountered by black people traveling in Jim Crow America. What they don’t expect is to find themselves caught up in an act of violence that will go down in Civil Rights history. Strength and love help them face their struggles and find a path forward in this powerful drama for the whole family.
 
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