A Dialogue about "Ma Rainey"

APT moves away from romantic comedy with a production of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, a 1982 August Wilson play that centers on conflict during a recording session for blues singer Ma Rainey. Rainey’s real life inspired the play; “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is one of her own songs. Upcoming performances are at 7:30 p.m. on June 27 and July 3, and 8 p.m. on June 29; tickets and info at americanplayers.org. Also: At 7 p.m. Sunday, June 23, APT and UW’s Odyssey Project will hold “A Dialogue about Ma Rainey” at the UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 S. Park St., to explore the play’s themes with director Gavin Lawrence, associate artist director Alys Dickerson and members of the cast. All are welcome.

media release: This is a free event – all are welcome! It will take place at the Odyssey Project office, at UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 S Park Street. Contact Community Engagement Coordinator Anna Gonzalez – agonzalez@americanplayers.org for more information