The memory of baseball legend Jackie Robinson will come to life on stage at Methodist University this week.
The memory of baseball legend Jackie Robinson will come to life on stage at Methodist University this week.
On Wednesday, March 6, “Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart” will be coming to MU’s Huff Concert Hall at 7 p.m. Acclaimed actor and playwright Mike Wiley will provide a glimpse into the life of Robinson, who became the first Black baseball player to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. Admission is free for the event.
“The importance of having events such as this is tremendous because it helps us understand the origins of our society, cultures, and institutions that provide valuable context to the present,” said. Dr. Quincy Malloy, chief diversity officer at MU. “It reminds us of all the struggle and positive change our society has experienced.”
Wiley is determined to show Robinson’s experience with separate and unequal locker rooms, white-only hotels, and restaurant back doors – all while being heralded as a star baseball player.
“The solo play will also focus on a number of other Black American athletes that broke the color barrier or pushed the boundaries of segregated sports in this country,” said Wiley, who has more than a decade of experience in educational theatre. “It’s a fun play filled with hope and humanity.”
The event is presented by the Cumberland County Organization Against Racism (OAR). As always, the Events Calendar is the best way to stay up to date on all events across campus.
Note: The above image is portrayal of Jackie Robinson by acclaimed actor and playwright Mike Wiley.