Join the Delta State University Diversity Committee for a free performance of “The Starry Road to Freedom,” a one-man show about Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent civil rights figures and one of the most influential lecturers and authors in American history.
Actor Darius Wallace will perform the show Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. in Jobe Auditorium.
“The Starry Road to Freedom” takes the audience on a journey with Douglass, a legendary African American leader. Douglass was born a slave and ultimately found his true freedom in forgiveness. The performance reconstructs the complexity and radiance of Douglass’ spirit on his path to becoming the leader who inspired President Lincoln and countless thousands who thronged to hear him speak.
Wallace captures Douglass’ essence, humor, outrage and charisma, but the most powerful message delivered in the story is how education completely transformed Frederick Douglass’ life. The show includes singing, monologues and poetry.
Wallace is a native of Flint, Michigan. He began his acting career with the Michigan Shakespeare festival as Caliban in “The Tempest.” He has traveled the country performing as a solo performer as Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and Langston Hughes. Wallace is currently with the Tennessee Shakespeare company and the Orpheum Theater in Memphis, Tennessee. His television credits include ABC’s “Nashville.” His Film credits include “Nothing But The Truth,” and he is the voice of the documentary “The Invaders.”
The performance is sponsored by the DSU Diversity Committee and is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Arlene Sanders at 662-846-4095 or asanders@deltastate.edu.
