Flat Rock Playhouse is proud to present The Mountaintop by Katori Hall from October 4 through October 13 as part of the Black Box Series. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play, 2010.
There’s a storm brewing at the Lorraine Motel. And the electricity in room 306 may just overpower the lightning outside. This gripping production offers a riveting and poetic journey through Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s missing minutes on April 3, 1968, providing audiences with a unique and intimate look at this iconic figure, and how sometimes a great man is also human.
The Mountaintop is by Katori Hall, an acclaimed playwright and screenwriter known for her powerful and provocative works. Her play The Mountaintop premiered in 2009 and quickly gained recognition for its innovative storytelling and compelling characters. Hall’s work has been performed on stages around the world and has received numerous awards and accolades.
To help patrons become even more immersed into this narrative, The Black Box Series is an opportunity to experience theatre a little differently. “The reconfiguration of the on-stage audience seating accounts for the series’ distinction.” says Artistic Director Lisa K. Bryant. “This marks the third year of our Black Box series and it’s been deeply rewarding to see the patrons delving into the new programming on the Rock. Witnessing these plays up close and personal adds a visceral layer to the theatre-going experience and we’re quite thrilled that the audiences are seeing the value in this format.” Flat Rock Playhouse continues to feature the combination of technology and art to help patrons be even more immersed in the experience.
Featuring powerful performances by Clinton Lowe (Dr. King) and Jacquai Wade (Camae – The Maid), The Mountaintop is a must-see production that will leave audiences both moved and inspired offering a fresh perspective on one of the most important figures in American history.
Visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org/the-mountaintop for more information and to purchase tickets.
Written by Flat Rock Playhouse.