A Black woman wearing a patterned dress stands on the far left next to a silver serving cart with drinks. Two men, a Black man and a white man, both in white shirts and dark pants, sit facing each other on a bench at the foot of a bed. A third man, also a Black man in a white shirt and dark pants, sits on the bed between them.
Renea S. Brown as Coretta, Stephen Conrad Moore as Bayard, Ro Boddie as Martin, Yao Dogbe as Clarence and Aaron Bliden as Stanley in the 2025 Ford’s Theatre production of The American Five, directed by Aaron Posner. Photo by Scott Suchman.

The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions: A First Look – 2027

date January 2027
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In its 5th edition, A First Look continues to showcase new plays in various stages of development including plays from the Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions. The commissions seek to amplify lesser-known stories and heroes responsible for changing the course of civil rights, social justice and equality in America. The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions initiative is led by Senior Artistic Advisor Sheldon Epps, Director of Artistic Programming José Carrasquillo and The Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions Advisor Sydné Mahone. Learn more about the initiative here.