The story of Maynard Jackson's pivotal election that led him to become Atlanta's first Black mayor.
Playwright Pearl Cleage delves into Maynard Jackson's historic election as Atlanta's first Black mayor. The play's contemporary Atlanta setting shifts back 50 years, as city residents recall the pivotal election that transformed Atlanta into a beacon of progress in the New South. Cleage's distinctive theatrical style brings Atlanta to life as a dynamic character, enabling the audience to experience the significance of this historical moment in the Southern capital. Commemorating Jackson's 50th election anniversary, Cleage's evocative portrayal of this pivotal event is directed by Seema Sueko (Silent Sky).