East Texas Hot Links | Written and Directed by Eugene Lee
Greed, corruption and Jim Crow intertwine in the tense thriller East Texas Hot Links. It’s 1955 in the piney woods of East Texas, and Charlesetta’s Top O’ the Hill Cafe is one of the only public places where black locals can gather for comfort, solace, and companionship. In a community dominated by the Ku Klux Klan, young black men have begun disappearing and turning up dead. On one hot summer night, the patrons of the Top O’ the Hill must join forces to protect one of their own. When danger comes knocking, the unthinkable happens, with dire consequences for all involved. Both a riveting mystery and a compelling character study reminiscent of The Twilight Zone, East Texas Hot Links is coming to the stage at Atlanta’s Southwest Arts Center.
Allergy Warning: Peanuts will be consumed on stage during this performance.
Please be advised that this show contains some adult language and simulated gunfire and violence. Patrons who experience anxiety or symptoms of PTSD are advised to speak with the house manager before the performance.
If you have questions about content please call 404-532-1901 (ext 201).
TRAFFIC ALERT!
Cascade Road will be closed to thru traffic from Fulton Industrial Blvd. to New Hope Road for the duration of this production. Please plan for additional travel time if this is your route.
Additional Programming
Community Conversation: Preserving the Legacy of African-American Men
Saturday, June 22 at Noon | FREE | Southwest Arts Center
Related Reading: Bread by Regina Taylor | Directed by Nikki Toombs
Friday, June 28 at 7:30 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center
Greek/HBCU Week
Deep Dive
Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center
Learn more about the play with a deeper look into the artistic process.
Cast Talk-back
Sunday, August 4 at 4:00 PM | FREE | Southwest Arts Center
Join us for a moderated post show conversation with the artists to learn more about the work and hear some unexpected stories behind its creation.
Wine-down Wednesdays
Every Wednesday is wine-down Wednesday at True Colors! Join us beginning at 6:30 PM for a complimentary glass of wine in the SWAC lobby. Complimentary with purchase of ticket for patrons 21+.
Cast and Crew
Eugene Lee
Playwright & Director
Nikki Toombs
Assistant Director
Gerard Catus
Cast
Wigasi Brant
Cast
Markelle Gay
Cast
Anthony Goolsby
Cast
Maiesha McQueen
Cast
Cedric Pendleton
Cast
Eugene H. Russell IV
Cast
Travis Turner
Cast
Lisa L. Watson, Production/Stage Manager
Tracy Thomas, Assistant Stage Manager
Ming Chen, Set Designer
Fontella Boone, Costume Designer
Rebecca Makus, Lighting Designer
Bobby Johnston, Sound Designer
Bradley Bergeron, Projection Designer
Connor Hammond, Fight Director
MeJah Balams, Props Designer
Shellis “Day” Byrd, Wig Designer
