Description

The inspirational true story of an athlete turned civil rights trailblazer comes to Nashville Children’s Theatre (25 Middleton St., Nashville). This powerful world premiere based on the New York Times bestseller is a portrait of fortitude, portraying how Vanderbilt basketball player Perry Wallace met unthinkable challenges head on. The show runs Sept. 7 – 26, on Saturdays and select Sundays at 2 p.m. (plus a homeschool performance on Wednesday, Sept. 20.

Summary

The inspirational true story of an athlete turned civil rights trailblazer. When king of the boards” Perry Wallace is recruited and accepted to Vanderbilt, his future not only changes, the country’s changes as well.  Wallace makes history as the first African American to play college basketball in the deeply segregated Southerneastern Conference. But how do you so something you love while surrounded by hate? This powerful world premiere based on the New York Times bestseller is a portrait of fortitude, portraying how Wallace met unthinkable challenges head on.

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