
Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard
A world premiere play by Pearl Cleage about the election that changed the game.
This timely and poignant world premiere production is part of our ongoing Ford’s Theatre Legacy Commissions program. Playwright Pearl Cleage (Blues For An Alabama Sky, Flyin’ West) explores the election of Maynard Jackson, Atlanta’s first Black mayor. Cleage sets the play in present-day Atlanta, but soon the story travels back 50 years as citizens of the city recollect and reflect upon the significance of the once-in-a-lifetime election that turned Atlanta into a progressive example of the New South. Cleage’s unique theatrical voice turns Atlanta into a full-blooded character while allowing her audience to feel what it was like to be part of a true historic moment in the Southern capital city. As we mark the 50th anniversary of Jackson’s election of a lifetime, explore Cleage’s evocative depiction of this monumental moment, directed by Seema Sueko (Silent Sky).
Post-Show Discussions: September 24 and 26, immediately following the performances.
Artistic Team
Cast

Billie Krishawn
The Witness

Kim Bey
Citizen 1

Constance Swain
Citizen 2

Doug Brown
Citizen 3

Shaquille Stewart
Citizen 4

Susan Rome
Citizen 5

Tom Story
Citizen 6

Alina Collins Maldonado
Citizen 7

Shubhangi Kuchibhotla
Citizen 8

Derek Garza
Citizen 9
Digital Program
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Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard
Host Committee as of September 6
- The Honorable Charles Allen
- Dr. LaMar Bagley, Ed.D.
- The Honorable Anita Bonds
- The Honorable Muriel Bowser
- Ms. Joyce Brayboy
- Ms. Danielle Brown
- Dr. Giani Clarkson
- The Honorable Emanuel Cleaver and Mrs. Dianne Cleaver
- Mr. Theodore (Ted) Colbert III
- Mr. Art Collins
- Mrs. Kasey Crowley
- Mr. Ray Dempsey, Jr.
- Mr. Lawrence Duncan III
- Ms. Angie Gates
- The Honorable Vincent Gray
- Mr. Michael R. Hemmerich
- The Honorable Christina Henderson
- Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson Hodges and Mr. Howie Hodges
- The Honorable Sven Erik Holmes
- The Honorable Rodney E. Hood
- The Honorable Alphonso R. Jackson and Mrs. Marcia Jackson
- Ms. Sheila C. Johnson
- Mr. Scott Kirby
- Mr. and Mrs. Scott Logan
- The Honorable Kenyan McDuffie
- Dr. Edna Medford
- The Honorable Phil Mendelson
- Mr. and Mrs. Theodore A. Miles
- The Honorable Eleanor H. Norton
- The Honorable Brooke Pinto
- Ms. Heather M. Podesta
- The Honorable Steven L. Reed
- Ms. Teresa Wynn Roseborough
- Mr. Jermar Rountree
- The Honorable William Smith, Jr. and Ms. Camille Fesche
- Mrs. Sherrese Smith-Heyliger and Mr. Adé Heyliger
- Mr. Paul Tetreault
- The Honorable Michael R. Turner
- Mr. Craig Wallace
- Ms. Iris Weinshall
- The Honorable Robert C. White, Jr.