EbzB Productions premieres Brown vs. Board of Education —A Theatrical Commemoration Of The Ruling’s Fiftieth Anniversary, March 20, 2004 at the North Carolina Association of Educators annual conference in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Starring the award winning, African-American actor Mike Wiley, this one-man performance recounts the court case, decision, and consequences of the landmark ruling: “Brown vs. Board of Education”. Wiley transforms himself into multiple characters to speak about the ruling from different perspectives. Serena Ebhardt, the playwright, also directs this production, which was originally commissioned by NCAE.

On May 17, 1954 the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision that it was unconstitutional, violating the 14th amendment, to separate children in public schools for no other reason than their race. The final decision did not abolish segregation in other public areas, such as restaurants and restrooms, nor did it require desegregation of public schools by a specific time. But it did declare the permissive or mandatory segregation that existed in 21 states as unconstitutional. It was a tremendous move towards desegregation, nationwide.

The play will be available to presenters, theatres, schools, libraries, civic clubs, groups, etc. after the premiere performance. Partnering this play with a panel or discussion forum is recommended. Study guides are available. For more information, please contact EbzB Productions at 919-387-4616 or EbzBProductions@aol.com

EbzB Productions is a professional company that tours original theatrical offerings: including adaptations of classic literature; musical cabarets; staged readings; and educational theatre for young audiences. Tailored workshops are available for students, teachers and business professionals. For more information, visit the website: www.EbzB.org

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Contact:
Serena Ebhardt or
David zum Brunnen
EbzB Productions
919-387-4616
www.EbzB.org
EbzBProductions@aol.com


EbzB Productions
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