Conversation with a Kleagle ... Interview with a KKK Recruiter by Rudy Gray directed by Robert Hunkele Produced by Merit Theater and Film Group, Inc. 13th Street Repertory Theatre 50 W 13th St, NYC
The show opens July 26 through August 26 with an option to extended.
Full information: ConversationWithAKleagle.weebly.com
EPHRAM White man, redneck mechanic, Klansman, surrogate son to the Kleagle. Hothead, lazy, stupid, and a bit “tetched” in the head, mid-20’s
Casting immediate and by appointment. contact director Robert Hunkele at rhunkele@gmail.com
The show ran for 5 weeks, closed for a month, and is reopening with most of the same cast. In the late 1920’s, a time when the lynching of black men is an accepted and widespread form of racial oppres-sion, a black Chicago journalist travels to the deep South to interview a Kleagle, a recruiter for the Ku Klux Klan. The reporter, passing for white, aims to change American public opinion, which has tolerated—often supported—Klan terror. But first he must succeed in his deception—and survive. However, his true racial identity is discovered by the Klan. This production is about this moment. Conversation with a Kleagle by Rudy Gray is one of those rare shows that is important enough and powerful enough to warrant strong support and a large audience… Much of this play’s power comes from its revelation of the true face and danger of racism, often hidden behind carefully crafted personal facades or strategically controlled government positions. This play is an incredibly worthy piece of theatre. NYTheatre Opening Night Audience Reviews May 23, 2012: "This play would put meaning back into Broadway." “I see a lot of theatre. This is one of the best shows I’ve seen.” "This is better than most of the shows on Broadway!" "Incredible! The actors put their heart and soul into the play." "This is an important play about Black History." First Prize: 2004 New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest is an international contest seeking extraordinary, socially conscious scripts from around the world.
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