Larry is famous for something he calls "Maytag washes" (4.82). The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 logged in as {{userdata.username || "ShadowandActFam"}}. The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 is a Civil Rights-era family drama that contains mild onstage violence, strobe, haze, loud noises, images of the Ku Klux Klan, and a dramatization of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. directed by Mikael Burke 140 W. Washington Street POST-SHOW DISCUSSION Strength and love help them face their struggles and find a path forward in this powerful drama for the whole family. A.J. Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Saturday, February 8, 2020 | Following the 7 PM performance Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. Produced by Walden Media, ARC Entertainment and Tonik Productions, LLC, in association with Walmart and P&G, The Watsons Go to Birmingham premieres September 20, 2013 on the Hallmark Channel. Please join a special community conversation following this performance. Sensory Friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming experience for all, including those with autism or other sensory sensitivities. The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 Questions and Answers. Join IRT staff and cast immediately after the performance for a post-show discussion that covers a variety of interesting topics related to the show. The book was Christopher Paul Curtis' first novel, and it received a Newbery Honor, the Coretta Scott King Award, and the Golden Kite Award. “The IRT has a long history of bringing great books to the stage. POST-SHOW DISCUSSION with CICF Patrons with hearing needs are encouraged to sit in the interpretation zone and meet with the interpreter before the show. With daily news, interviews, in-depth investigations into the audiovisual industry, and more, Shadow and Act promotes content created by and about people of African descent throughout the world. Hallmark Channel's The Watsons Go To Birmingham, a Hallmark Channel Original Movie, will World Premiere on Friday, September 20 (8pm ET/PT, 7C). {{userdata.display_name || "Shadow&Act"}}, {{userdata.username || "ShadowandActFam"}}, {{articleItem._author ? Saturday, February 1, 2020 | Performance at 3 PM Saturday, February 8, 2020 | Following the 3 PM performance During that historic summer, the Watsons find themselves caught up in something far bigger than Byron's antics. Two new clips have been released and are embedded below, along with 3 pics and the poster: Recommended for patrons 5th grade and above. The IRT offers ASL/AD services to our patrons with vision and hearing needs. Something that will change their lives and country forever. OPENING CELEBRATION based on the book by Christopher Paul Curtis After the show, delight in a champagne toast, hors d’oeuvres, and a one-time-only chance to explore the set with IRT Artisans. POST-SHOW DISCUSSION Minor Characters in The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963. When the Watsons load their young children into the car for the long drive from Michigan to visit family in the Deep South, they take their Green Book to help plan for the prejudice encountered by black people traveling in Jim Crow America. Saturday, February 29, 2020 | Following the 7 PM performance The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 is a Civil Rights-era family drama that contains mild onstage violence, strobe, haze, loud noises, images of the Ku Klux Klan, and a dramatization of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes. Indianapolis, IN 46204 Minor Characters Larry Dunn. 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Saturday, February 29, 2020 | Following the 3 PM performance Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963. articleItem._author.display_name : 'Shadow And Act'}}. ASL/AD PERFORMANCE IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. POST-SHOW DISCUSSION with CICF The way the whole book was laid out was brilliant, all of the characters played such an important part in the novel. The full series consists of And So We Walked: An Artist’s Journey Along the Trail of Tears, The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 and The Paper Dreams of Harry Chin. Directed by Kenny Leon. © 2020 Indiana Repertory Theatre, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about our attendance policies here. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes. Co-produced by Nikki Silver, The Watsons Go To Birmingham centers on an African American family living in the town of Flint, Michigan, who visit their grandmother's home in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963, a turbulent time during the civil rights movement. Artistic Note: Please join a special community conversation following this performance. Elements of this performance may be adapted to ensure the comfort of all of our audience members. Cheryl West’s adaptation of Christopher Paul Curtis’s award-winning novel is a prime example of how the IRT tries to choose plays that will speak directly to students but also to their families. Produced Tonya Lewis Lee, the upcoming film adaptation of the historical fiction novel of the same name by Christopher Paul Curtis, is directed by Kenny Leon (Lifetime's Steel Magnolias remake). So the Watsons load up the 1948 Plymouth Brown Bomber outfitted with a true tone Ultra-Glide turntable and head South with plenty of comedy en route. Please join us for a post-show discussion immediately following this performance. Saturday, February 15, 2020 | Following the 7 PM performance Two new clips have been released and are embedded below, along with 3 pics and the poster: http://d1oi7t5trwfj5d.cloudfront.net/02/17/022c4a6f4bc28149547c387bd37d/watsons-go-to-birmingham.jpg">, {{nextComments[$index].length || 0}} COMMENTS. Post-show discussions typically last for 20 minutes. by Linda6OH. –Richard J Roberts, Resident Dramaturg. a family rooted in love Pamela Ross, Vice President of Opportunity, Equity and Inclusion at the Central Indiana Community Foundation, will facilitate a post-show discussion. Robin Elmerick, Not-for-profit Sustainability Officer at the Central Indiana Community Foundation, will facilitate a post-show discussion. 317-635-5252 (Ticket Office) To learn more visit irtlive.com/accessibility Please join a special community conversation following this performance. The script adaptation was written by Tonya Lewis Lee, so she's wearing at least 2 hats on this project. Saturday, February 22, 2020 | Following the 7 PM performance Rob MacPherson, Vice President of Development & Strategy at the Central Indiana Community Foundation, will facilitate a post-show discussion.