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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- ALL MEDIA
March 22, 2002
DANNY GLOVER AND FELIX JUSTICE
COMMEMORATE HUGHES AND KING
Two celebrated actors present a powerful and moving program
College Park, MD — The Democracy Collaborative, the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland, and the University of Maryland Afro-American Studies Program present a unique evening of performance and theatrical readings in, "An Evening with Langston and Martin" on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ina and Jack Kay Theatre. Actors and directors, Danny Glover and Felix Justice perform portrayals and readings of the works of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Langston Hughes.  Following the performances, a question and answer segment will take place with both the performers.
The program begins with Felix Justice and his portrayal of Martin Luther King, Jr. Armed with nothing but himself and two of Reverend King's most memorable and inspiring speeches, Justice virtually transforms into the legendary civil rights leader, transforming the stage into an oration in the heart of the civil rights era. Momentarily recreating the power of the man and his message, Justice performs the last speech King would ever deliver on April 3, 1968 in Memphis. Justice specifically chose this speech because he felt it "the sum of King's concerns in his last hours."
Performing theatrical readings from the works of Langston Hughes, Danny Glover brings to life the uniquely African-American words and rhythms of one of our country's most celebrated writers. Along the way he shares insights into the varied ways Hughes' writings have touched him during his own life. Glover runs the gamut of the Hughes' collection, spanning from his first poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," to one of his last, "Birmingham Sunday," a response to the tragic death of four girls in a church bombing in 1963.
 For Glover and Justice, "An Evening with Langston and Martin" is the result of a long history of friendship. What emerged is a memorable experience, delivered with passion. Tickets for "An Evening with Langston and Martin" are $30; $10 for full-time students with ID (two tickets per ID). Discounts are available for seniors and groups. For ticket information, contact the Ticket Office at 301.405.ARTS.
The Democracy Collaborative is an international consortium of academic centers, civil society organizations, scholars and practitioners committed to strengthening democracy and civil society locally, nationally and globally. It is housed in the University of Maryland's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and School of Public Affairs. According to Ted Howard, executive director of the Democracy Collaborative, "the arts are at the vital center of a democratic society and are critically important to civil society in fostering creativity and innovation, exemplifying and encouraging free expression, and communicating across national and cultural boundaries."
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