Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company is pleased to announce our annual play reading series. This is an exciting opportunity to join us for a live reading by professional actors and directors. This Series is free to the public. Please note the location for each of the play readings below are different.
Friday Reading, 6/22/18 at 7:00 PM:
The Drop Off, written by James Anthony Tyler
Directed by Jamil Jude
Venue: Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331
Starring Jasmine Guy, featuring Margo Moorer, withTonia Jackson and Linda Boston
At Deep Lakes Assisted Living Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, Allain drops off her mother Delphina who has the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s. When Delphina refuses to stay at the facility, memories of broken dreams, heartbreaking losses, and a family secret come to the surface in a way that may break this mother/daughter bond forever.
Saturday Reading, 6/23/18 at 7:00 PM:
TBA | Directed by Kenny Leon
Venue: Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331
Kenny Leon is pleased to present a select reading to Atlanta audiences. The play will be announced on June 15th.
Sunday Reading, 6/24/18 at 2:30 PM:
This Bitter Earth, written by Harrison David Rivers
Directed by Donya Washington
Venue: Out Front Theatre, 999 Brady Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Cast: Neil Finley-Darden and Stephen Ruffin
Neil is a handsome, wealthy white man who is a passionate advocate for civil rights. Jesse is an introspective black playwright coming to terms with his own activism. As racial tensions mount with the extrajudicial killings of black men throughout the country, the young couple is forced to contend with the politics of their love. Written poetically by Harrison David Rivers, this timely story is a haunting reminder of the strength it takes to love outloud.
This Series is free to the public.
