BLUEBARN Theatre Presents “Red Summer”

BLUEBARN Theatre (bluebarn.org) is excited to present the world premiere production of Red Summer by Beaufield Berry. The show kicked off on September 26 and will run through October 21, Thursdays–Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 6 and 20 at 2 p.m.; and Sunday, October 13 at 6 p.m.

In commemoration of the centenary of the Omaha race riots of 1919, Red Summer depicts Beaufield Berry’s evocative account of the city’s past centered on the story of William Brown. Accused of a crime he couldn’t physically have committed, the infamous torture and lynching of this 40-year-old factory worker is a stain on America’s heartland. Red Summer presents a compelling portrait of the black migrant experience, grounded by a deeply affecting vision of Will’s life and relationships before he became a tragic headline.

Red Summer features Antonio Duke, Xena Broaden, Brendan Brown, Raydell Cordell III, Devel Crisp, Haley Haas, Dara Hogan, Regina Palmer, and Brandi Smith. The production is directed by Susan Clement-Toberer and assistant directed by Barry Carman. Sound and projection design are by Bill Kirby, properties by Amy Reiner, dramaturgy by Denise Chapman, set design by Marty Marchitto, lighting design by Jamie Roderick, and costume design by Kendra Newby.

BLUEBARN Threatre is honored to be joining the following partners in the premiere of this production: Omaha Community Council for Racial Justice and Reconciliation, University of Nebraska Omaha Black Studies, Douglas County Historical Society, Dundee Book Company, Inclusive Communities, and Making Invisible Histories Visible. GA tickets are $35 and senior tickets are $30, available online at bluebarn.org. Educator, military, and BLUCrew tickets are available through the box office: (402) 345-1576.