Cincinnati Black Theatre Company with Actors & Playwrights Collaborative in conjunction with National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Will Present Two Plays in 2025

Paul Robeson chronicles the life of Robeson from New Jersey childhood to international stardom as singer, actor, and civil rights icon. James Earl Jones originated the role in the play’s Broadway premiere. Former Cincinnati City Councilman Wendell Young will portray Robeson. 

The Douglass-Lincoln Debates is based on historical facts and the meetings of celebrated orator, author and abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln. North Carolina native and actor Steffon Sharpless plays Frederick Douglass and Virginia native and playwright Doug Miron plays President Abraham Lincoln. 

DATES:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28th @ 7:30 pm - PURCHASE
SATURDAY, MARCH 1st @ 2:00 pm - PURCHASE

LOCATION:

THE HARRIET TUBMAN THEATER
NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER
50 E. FREEDOM
5021 WHETSEL AVE
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45227 - MAP

PRICE:

TICKETS: 
$35 ADULTS
$30 STUDENTS & SENIORS
$25 GROUP (10 or MORE)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 513-241-6060

Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
The mission of Cincinnati Black Theatre Company (CBTC) is to keep alive the spirit of Black Theatre by offering top-notch theatrical productions, performance and employment opportunities, children’s theatre, educational programs and community outreach in all aspects   of theatre arts. CBTC is committed to increasing literacy, promoting diversity and multi-culturalism, pursuing collaborations, and providing access to the arts! Since CBTC gained its 501(c)(3) non-profit status on November 20, 2001, it has entertained and enlightened over one million people throughout the Tri-State region and beyond.

Actors & Playwrights Collaborative
Actors & Playwrights Collaborative is a group of like-minded actors, directors, playwrights and producers dedicated to the development of new scripts and the production of new works. It was founded in 2008 by Fort Thomas, KY resident, playwright and educator Phil Paradis to provide an incubator for new plays.  www.philparadis.com/actors-playwrights