The Life of Dr. King | Algonquin Arts Theatre
The Life of Dr. King
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The life and story of Dr. Martin Luther King, one of history's most influential Civil Rights leaders.
Performances
Thursday, February 27
10:00am
Thursday, February 27
11:45am
Tickets

$12 - Individual Sales
Available online or from the box office at 732-528-9211.

$10 - Education Groups of 10 or more
Email Julie Nagy at [email protected] or call 732-528-9224 for group reservations.

Synopsis

One of Black history's most influential civil rights leaders, the life and story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of both triumph and tragedy. Learn how Dr. King came to be such a prominent leader in this dramatic show. Follow Dr. King's life from his time as a young boy in Georgia, to becoming a preacher in Alabama, to becoming an important figure on the international stage. A powerful and impactful story, audiences will come to recognize that the civil rights won during Dr. King's time came with a heavy price, and consider what role they will continue to play in the struggle for equality.

This performance fulfills the following State of New Jersey Core Curriculum Standard(s) and Algonquin Arts Performance Component(s): 21st Century Life and Careers (LIFE), Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, Social Studies (SS) Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), Language Arts Literacy (LAL), Music Education (MUS), Discussion Component (DISC).

Event Information

Running time: 60 minutes (45-minute performance, followed by a Q&A)
Intermission: No
Age: Grades 4 and Up

Seating for Algonquin Education Series performances is assigned by the Education Director to ensure that schools will be seated together to the extent possible and to expedite the arrival and departure process. Individual ticket purchasers will be grouped together, general admission seats.

Credits
Bright Star Touring Theatre
Sponsors
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