The ensuing debate and battle soon lead to surprising revelations forever changing both of their lives. After having several public racially-charged confrontations and developing an intense disdain for each other, in the racially charged summer of 1971, Atwater and Ellis came together to co-chair a community summit on the desegregation of public schools in Durham, N.C. The story takes place in Durham, North Carolina, during the turbulent 1960s and 70’s when the Civil Rights Movement was at its peak. THE BEST OF ENEMIES by Osha Gray Davidson is a true story of the unlikely relationship between two low-income community activists, Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. SOLD OUT Sunday, February 26, 3:30 pm final performance. Saturday, February 25, 7:30 pm show Sold out Saturday, February 25, 2:00 pm matinee Sold out 3:30 pm matinee performance is SOLD OUT.įriday, February 24, 7:30 pm show Sold out Performance includes Audio Description for the visually impaired available. STANDING ROOM ONLY (via email reservations) for FREE DISCUSSION: Sunday, February 19, 2:20 Pre-show discussion with Bill Riddick, the facilitator of the original charrette portrayed in the play. Saturday, February 18, 7:30 pm performance Limited seating Sunday, February 12, 3:30 pm matinee FREE CHILDCARE -įriday, February 17, 7:30 pm performance Sold Out “Why Change is So Hard: How people change… when they really don’t want to.” 7:30 pm show Saturday, February 11, 6:15 pm Pre-show discussion, with North Carolina Psychological Association member Dr. Thank you.įriday, February 10, 6:30 pm Meet the Director, opening night reception before the 7:30 pm show Sit in the back if you are unable to wear a mask. MASKS are required in the theater (not in the lobby). $20 Senior 60+, $20 Military, $18 Groups 10+, $5 Students and Educators.ĪGES 14 and up - Adult language and content. Based on the book The Best of Enemies by Osha Gray Davidson Umstead Park UCC, 8208 Brownleigh Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617īy Mark St. ALL SOLD OUT Saturday, February 25 is sold out The Best of Enemies is presented at the BSC Mainstage, 30 Union St., Pittsfield. Germain is the author of BSC’s longest-running hit play, Freud’s Last Session, which continues Off-Broadway. Michael Andrew Rodgers is production stage manager. Barber (sets), Scott Pinkney (lights), Kristina Lucka (costumes) and Brad Berridge (sound). The Best of Enemies exposes the poison of prejudice in the hearts of Atwater and Ellis who, by facing each other, are forced to face the worst, and best, in themselves." Ellis (a Grand Cyclops of the KKK) and Ann Atwater (an African-American civil rights activist) during the desegregation of the Durham, NC schools in 1971. Inspired by the best-selling book by Osha Gray Davidson, The Best of Enemies, according to the Barrington, is a "true story about the relationship between C.P. Ellis, Aisha Hinds as Ann Atwater, Clifton Duncan as Bill Riddick and Susan Wands as Mary Ellis. The cast features John Bedford Lloyd as C. Directed by Julianne Boyd, performances began on the Mainstage July 21 and will continue through Aug.
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