Memphis, Tennessee. April 3, 1968. Rain pouring down. The Lorraine Motel. A shabby but orderly hotel room. One occupant: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. .He has just delivered his epic “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” sermon to a huge church congregation. It’s his last night on earth. Did he have premonitions? Did he call home? … Continue reading
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Crossover Arts Theatre: Ebony Scrooge
Of the myriad of adaptations and re-envisioned versions of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, fledgling Desoto-based theatre group Crossover Arts Theatre chose to produce D.M. Larson’s “Ebony Scrooge”, subtitled A Modern Musical, as its holiday show. A “free” script, which might appeal to a start-up group on a tight budget, it lacks the depth of … Continue reading