DIRECTED BY THOMAS W. JONES II
WRITTEN BY AARON HENNE
Including text and characters by LEVY LEE SIMON
PRODUCED BY BOB DOCKERY, JR.
Featuring WILLIE CARPENTER as Benjamin E. Mays
Only Just a Minute is inspired by the life and times of Dr. Benjamin E. Mays - long-time president of Morehouse College and mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr.
In the wake of Dr. King's death, Mays is visited by a young reporter, Max Mitchell, who argues against the non-violent ideals for which Mays has always stood.
Mitchell plans to write an article for a national publication, advocating for more aggressive action. Mays, still in the midst of his grief, must confront this challenge and convince this young man that even though a leader has passed, hope for a peaceful future has not died along with him. Along the way, Mays questions his own long-held beliefs, while coming to terms with the loss of his colleague and friend.
Producer Bob Dockery, Jr. graduated from Morehouse College in 1966, one year before Benjamin Mays retired as President. Inspired by the many speeches and teachings of Dr. Mays, Dockery decided to create a play about the relationship between Mays and Martin Luther King, Jr., who had attended Morehouse under Mays, from 1945 to 1949.
The play, although in some parts fictional, was based on actual events in Dr. May's life, obtained from various research sources, including Dr. Mays' speeches, writings, and book.
AUGUST 20 - AUGUST 23, 2014
RAY CHARLES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Corner of Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. & West End Ave.
Wednesday - Gala Opening - 8:00 P.M.
• VIP Ticket - $100
• (includes VIP reception and
$55 donation to Board Opportunity Fund)
• Front Orchestra - $45
• General Admission - $35
• Groups - $30
• Seniors (60 +)
& Students - $25 (With ID)
Thursday - Student Night - 8:00 P.M.
• Students $25 (with ID)
Friday - Saturday - 8:00 P.M.
Saturday Matinee - 3:00 P.M.
AUGUST 27- SEPTEMBER 7, 2014
SOUTHWEST ARTS CENTER
915 New Hope Road, Atlanta, GA 30331
Wednesday - Saturday - 8:00 P.M.
Saturday & Sunday Matinees - 3:00 P.M.
• General Admission - $35
• Groups - $30
• Seniors (60 +)
& Students - $25 (With ID)
For tickets, click here or call 626-8 MYSEAT (626-869-7328) special discounts for groups, seniors, and students.
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